Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Physics

Description of the course modules.

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Versions:

Version 2014/ko Outcome oriented description of the objectives of the course modules.

Renaming Project Module

Version 2016/V1
Condensed definition MVMod re-visited

Version 2017/V4 Spelling correction

Version 2017/V5 Changes Cosmology Module

Version 2017/V6 Changes Preambel

Version 2018/V7 Changes Table 2.1: Core courses

Changes Module MKEP2, MKEP3, MVSEM, MVRS

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Name of university Heidelberg University

Name of department Physics & Astronomy

Name of subject Physics

Name of degree course* Master of Science (Physics)

Fomat of studies Full time

Type of degree course* Consecutive

Date of version February 12th, 2018

Prescribed period of Two years, i.e. four semesters

study

Establishment of degree Juli 25th, 2008

course

Subject-specific Physics
assignment

Location Heidelberg

Total number of One hundred twenty

creditpoints

University places Unlimited

Fees None

Target group Bachlor of science degree holders having majored in physics

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Qualification Goals in Teaching of Heidelberg University

Following its mission statement and its charter Heidelberg University pursues in its degree courses
disciplinary, interdisciplinary and professional goals in the comprehensive academic education and
for the subsequent professional career of its students. The resulting profile of competence is to be
included in the module manuals of all degree programs and will be implemented in all specific
qualification goals as well as in the curricula and modules of the individual degree programs:

• development of disciplinary competence with specific orientation towards research;

• development of transdisciplinary competence for dialogue;
• buildup of practical problem solving competence;
• development of personal and social competence;
• promotion of the willingness to take on social responsibility on the basis of the acquired
competences.

Disciplinary and interdisciplinary goals of qualification of the master of science physics degree
programme

The master of science physics degree programme aims at expanding proficiency in physics towards
topics relevant in cutting-edge research at Heidelberg University. Graduates of the master
programme are able to apply methods of physics, advance these methods independently as well as
implement them efficiently. Using methods and techniques of physics to solve practical applications
represents a major part of the qualification. Preparation of a master thesis fosters to a high degree
the ability to conduct independent research, problem analysis and solving as well as the organisation
of work.

Graduates of the master of science physics degree programme are able to communicate scientifically
both orally and in writing. They are capable of compiling scientific texts as well as presenting reports,
products and ideas publicly. They are apt to acquire new knowledge and skills on their own and are
able to manage their learning process actively as well as to shape the advancement of their learning
curve independently. They master the collection of relevant information from different sources and
are capable of analyzing, construing, assessing, integrating and differentiating them as well as taking
decisions and standpoints based on them.

Graduates of the master of science physics degree programme are able to formulate their
standpoint, their subject-related position towards and their solution to problems in physics. In
addition, they are capable of outlining problems, solutions and the underlying information on a
concurrent level for both scientists and pedestrians. Moreover, they are trained to lead a scientific
argument and to defend their findings in the area of their specialization in front of an academic
audience.

Graduates master to operate successfully both professionally and in the interdisciplinary and
intercultural context of a team, and are well-equipped to take important responsibilities. They are
able to lead and guide others, as well as to mobilise and motivate their peers. They are trained in the
application of scientific knowledge and are sensitive to and open towards the interaction with other
cultures and genders aiming perpetually at the maximization of the team’s performance.

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Contents
1. Structure of the curriculum ................................................................................................................................. 7
Table 1.1: Overview of the master degree programme .......................................................................................... 8
2. Core courses in physics ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Table 2.1: Core courses ........................................................................................................................................... 9
3. Specialization courses in physics ....................................................................................................................... 26
Table 3: Specialization courses, seminars and journal clubs................................................................................. 26
3.1 Astronomy and Astrophysics .......................................................................................................................... 33
Table 3.1.1: Specialization Astronomy and Astrophysics ...................................................................................... 33
Table 3.1.2: Specialised lectures and seminars ..................................................................................................... 33
Table 3.1.3 MSc Model study plan “Astronomy/Astrophysics” ............................................................................ 34
Table 3.1.4 MSc Model study plan “Astronomy/Astrophysics” ............................................................................ 34
Table 3.1.5 MSc Model study plan “Cosmology” .................................................................................................. 35
Table 3.1.6 MSc Model study plan “Cosmology” .................................................................................................. 35
3.2 Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics ........................................................................................................... 46
Table 3.2.1: Specialization Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics ...................................................................... 46
Table 3.2.2: Specialised lectures and seminars ..................................................................................................... 46
Table 3.2.3 MSc Model study plan “Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics” ...................................................... 47
Table 3.2.4 MSc Model study plan “Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics” ...................................................... 47
3.3 Biophysics........................................................................................................................................................ 51
Table 3.3.1: Specialization Biophysics ................................................................................................................... 51
Table 3.3.2: Specialised lectures and seminars ..................................................................................................... 51
Table 3.3.3 MSc Model study plan “Biophysics” ................................................................................................... 52
Table 3.3.4 MSc Model study plan “Biophysics” ................................................................................................... 52
3.4 Computational Physics .................................................................................................................................... 56
Table 3.4.1: Specialization Computational Physics ............................................................................................... 56
Table 3.4.2: Specialization Computational Physics; Specialised lectures and seminars ....................................... 56
Table 3.4.3 MSc Model study plan “Computational Physics“ ............................................................................... 57
Table 3.4.4 MSc Model study plan “Computational Physics“ ............................................................................... 57
3.5 Condensed Matter Physics .............................................................................................................................. 60
Table 3.5.1: Specialization Condensed Matter Physics ......................................................................................... 60
Table 3.5.2: Specialised lectures and seminars ..................................................................................................... 60
Table 3.5.3 MSc Model study plan “Experimental Condensed Matter Physics“ ................................................... 61
Table 3.5.4 MSc Model study plan “Experimental Condensed Matter Physics“ ................................................... 61
3.6 Environmental Physics .................................................................................................................................... 65
Table 3.6.1: Specialization Environmental Physics................................................................................................ 65
Table 3.6.2: Specialization Environmental Physics................................................................................................ 65
Table 3.6.3 MSc Model study plan “Environmental Physics“ ............................................................................... 66
Table 3.6.4 MSc Model study plan “Environmental Physics “ ............................................................................... 66
3.7 Medical Physics ............................................................................................................................................... 72
Table 3.7.1: Specialization Medical Physics .......................................................................................................... 72
Table 3.7.2: Specialization Medical Physics; Specialised lectures and seminars .................................................. 72
Table 3.7.3 MSc Model study plan “Medical Physics“ .......................................................................................... 73
Table 3.7.4 MSc Model study plan “Medical Physics “ ......................................................................................... 73
3.8 Particle Physics ................................................................................................................................................ 76
Table 3.8.1: Specialization Particle Physics ........................................................................................................... 76
Table 3.8.2: Specialization Particle Physics; Specialised lectures and seminars ................................................... 76
Table 3.8.3 MSc Model study plan “Particle Physics“ ........................................................................................... 77
Table 3.8.4 MSc Model study plan “Particle Physics “ .......................................................................................... 77
3.9 Theoretical Physics .......................................................................................................................................... 82
Table 3.9.1: Specialization Theoretical Physics ..................................................................................................... 82
Table 3.9.2: Specialization Theoretical Physics; Specialised lectures and seminars ............................................. 82
Table 3.9.3 MSc Model study plan „Theoretical Physics (Particle Physics) “ ........................................................ 83
Table 3.9.4 MSc Model study plan „Theoretical Physics (Condensed Matter) “................................................... 83
Table 3.9.5 MSc Model study plan „Theoretical Physics (String Theory) “ ........................................................... 84
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4. Options .............................................................................................................................................................. 88
Table 4.1: Personal key competences ................................................................................................................... 89
Table 4.2: Professional key competences ............................................................................................................. 89
Table 4.3: Specific additional technical competences .......................................................................................... 89
Table 4.4: Modules in Computer Science.............................................................................................................. 90
5. Mandatory research phase modules ................................................................................................................ 91
6. Model study plans ............................................................................................................................................. 95
Table 6.1 MSc Model study plan “Experimental Physics” ..................................................................................... 96
Table 6.2 MSc Model study plan “Experimental Physics” ..................................................................................... 96
7. Classification ..................................................................................................................................................... 97

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1. Structure of the curriculum

The first two semesters (first year, specialization phase) of the master programme serve to deepend
and extend the education of the student through lectures, seminars and other such schooling events.
The second or final year of the master programme is conceived of as a research phase, in which the
master’s students independently perform research and gain the capabilities of developing new ideas.

In the following chapters, we list the core, specialization and elective (options) courses on offer for
the master degree and indicate the number of obligatory credit points (CP) assigned to each of these
sectors. One CP corresponds to a work load of 30 hours. During the first year, obligatory core courses
totalling 16 CP must be successfully attended; in addition, a further 24 to 28 CP must be gained
through successfully completing specialization courses, and 16 to 20 CP must be gained through the
successful completion of optional courses (further called Options), i.e. courses that are either close to
the field of specialization or of an interdisciplinary nature, and which may be chosen from the wide
range of courses on offer by the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The total sum of CP gained
during the specialization phase should add-up to 60 CP.

The 24 to 28 CP gained through specialization courses should comprise a “Compulsory Advanced

Seminar” on an advanced subject (possibly in the field of specialization) with 6 CP and the
“Specialization Module”. The Specialization Module can be freely composed by the students. It
should comprise courses (lectures and tutorials) in a single field of specialization of 12 to 16 CP. The
courses should be chosen from the specialization programme listed in Section 3. Courses from the
core physics programme (see Section 2) are also eligible if they are not already used to fulfil the core
course obligation. The Specialization Module will be completed and graded by an oral examination.
The comprehensive preparation of the oral examination contributes with further 6 CP to the total
credit points (18 to 22 CP) of the Specialization Module.

In the second year or research phase of the master degree, the course points are made up of two
compulsory modules, “Scientific Specialization“ and “Methods and Project Planning“, each being
assigned 15 CP, as well as the master thesis itself, which counts 30 CP.

During the two years master course a master student is required to successfully pass course modules
equivalent to a total of 120 credit points. Further details, in particular on the grading of the modules
are laid down by the rules and regulations for master students (Prüfungsordnung).

In Table I, an overview is given of the master programme and the credit points assigned to each
course category. The actual modules for different fields of specialization are summarized in the
chapters following this. Note that within the core, specialization and options sectors, students have a
wide choice available for selecting their modules. As an aid to constructing a sensible and coherent
combination, we give examples of model study plans in Chapters 3 and 6 for suitable course
programmes.

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Table 1.1: Overview of the master degree programme

Module Code CP

Specialization Phase
Core courses (mandatory)

(1) Theoretical Statistical Physics MKTP1 8

(2) Theoretical Astrophysics MKTP2 8
(3) General Relativity MKTP3 8
(4) Quantum Field Theory MKTP4 8
(5) Cosmology MKTP5 8
(6) Particle Physics MKEP1 8
(7) Condensed Matter Physics MKEP2 8
(8) Advanced Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics MKEP3 8
(9) Environmental Physics MKEP4 8
(10) Astronomical Techniques MKEP5 8

Total number of credit points – core courses 16

Specialization in physics (mandatory)
Mandatory seminar MVSem 6
Specialization module: MVMod 18 - 22
Lectures, tutorials,, seminars (12...16 CP)
Oral examination (6 CP)

Total number of credit points – specialization 24 - 28

Options
Courses within physics or in neighbouring fields Section 3 16 - 20
or interdisciplinary courses
Total number of credit points – options 16 - 20
Total number of credit points – specialization phase 60
Research phase

Mandatory module “Field of Specialization” MFS 15

Mandatory module “Methods and Project Planning” MFP 15
Master Thesis MFA 30
Total number of credit points – research phase 60
Total number of credit points – Master of Science
120

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2. Core courses in physics

During the first two semesters of the master programme two obligatory core courses totalling 16 CP
must be attended and successfully passed. The two courses must be chosen from the list of core
courses given in Table 2.1. In case one or several courses have already been passed and used to fulfil
the point requirement for the bachelor programme the student is required to choose different
courses. Core courses of a given field of specialization can also be selected as part of the
Specialization Module.

Note that detailed information on the content of these courses is given in the remainder of this
chapter. (Further details can be found in the rules and regulations for the master degree in physics.)

Table 2.1: Core courses

Module code Module LP/CP Term

MKTP1 Theoretical Statistical Physics 8 WiSe
MKTP2 Theoretical Astrophysics 8 WiSe
MKTP3 General Relativity 8 SuSe
MKTP4 Quantum Field Theory 8 WiSe
MKTP5 Cosmology 8 WiSe
MKEP1 Particle Physics 8 WiSe
MKEP2 Condensed Matter Physics 8 SuSe
MKEP3 Advanced Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics 8 WiSe
MKEP4 Environmental Physics 8 WiSe/SuSe
MKEP5 Astronomical Techniques 8 SuSe

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Code: MKTP1 Course title: Theoretical Statistical Physics

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 8

Workload 240 h

Contents • Foundations of statistics, information, entropy

• Statistical description of physical systems
• Ensembles, density of states
• Irreversibility
• State variables, ideal and real gases, thermodynamic potentials, the
fundamental laws of thermodynamics,
• Material constants, equilibrium of phases and chemical equilibrium, law of
mass action, ideal solutions
• Fermi- and Bose-statistics, ideal quantum gases
• Phase transitions, critical phenomena (Ising model)
• Transport theory (linear response, transport equations, master equation,
Boltzmann equation, diffusion)
• The theory of the solid state as an example for a non-relativistic field
theory
• Applications, for example specific heat of solids, thermodynamics of the
early universe etc.
Objectives After completing the course the students
• have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the laws of
thermodynamics and of the description of ensembles in the framework of
classical and quantum statistics and there applications to phase transitions,
condensed matter, plasma and astrophysics
• have acquired the necessary mathematical knowledge and competence for
an in-depth understanding of this research field,
• have advanced competence in the fields of theoretical physics covered by
this course, i.e. the ability to analyze physical phenomena using the acquired
concepts and techniques, to formulate models and find solutions to specific
problems, and to interpret the solutions physically and communicate them
efficiently,
• are able to broaden their knowledge and competence in this field of
theoretical physics on their own by a systematical study of the literature.
Module parts and • Lecture on “Statistical Physics” (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise with homework (2 hours/week)

Necessary and • Content of PEP3, PTP4

useful knowledge • Announced by lecturer

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Specialities exercises with homework.

Usability
Form of testing and usually a 2-3 hours written examination.
examination

Term Winter semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MKTP2 Course title: Theoretical Astrophysics

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 8

Workload 240 h

Contents • Radiative processes: Macroscopic radiation measurements; emission,

absorption and scattering, radiative transfer; Bremsstrahlung and
synchrotron radiation; ionization and recombination; spectra
• Hydrodynamics: Basics and equations of motion; ideal and viscous fluids
and currents; sound waves, supersonic currents and shock waves;
instabilities, convection and turbulence
• Plasma physics: Basics of collision-less plasmas; dielectric tensor;
dispersion relation, longitudinal waves and Landau damping; magneto-
hydrodynamic equations; waves in magnetized plasmas; hydrodynamic
waves
• Stellar dynamics: Relaxation; Jeans equations and Jeans theorem; tensor-
virial theorem; equilibrium and stability of self-gravitating systems;
dynamical friction; Fokker-Planck approximation
Objectives In this course, students gain a firm understanding of the theoretical concepts
of astrophysics, together with their assumptions and limitations. Upon
completion of the lecture they are able to apply this knowledge to a wide
range of different areas of modern astrophysics and can solve complex
problems in this field. The students are familiar with concepts from different
areas of theoretical physics relevant for astrophysics and they can apply
mathematical techniques for solving questions arising in astrophysical
situations.
Module parts and • Lecture on Theoretical Astrophysics (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise with homework (2 hours/week)

Necessary and • content of PTP1, PTP2, PTP3, PTP4, WPAstro/MVAstro0

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer
Specialities exercises with homework.
Usability
Form of testing and usually a 2-3 hours written examination
examination

Term Winter semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MKTP3 Course title: General Relativity

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 8

Workload 240 h

Contents • Manifolds
• Geodetics, curvature, Einstein-Hilbert action
• Einstein equations
• Cosmology
• Differential forms in General Relativity
• The Schwarzschild solution
• Schwarzschild black holes
• More on black holes (Penrose diagrams, charged and rotating black holes)
• Unruh effect and hawking radiation

Objectives After completing the course the students

• have a thorough knowledge and understanding of Einstein’s theory of
General Relativity including the necessary tools from differential geometry
and applications such as black holes, gravitational radiation and cosmology,
• have acquired the necessary mathematical tools from differential
geometry, are trained in their application to physical situations with strong
gravity and are familiar with their interpretation,
• have advanced competence in the fields of theoretical physics covered by
this course, i.e. the ability to analyze physical phenomena using the acquired
concepts and techniques, to formulate models and find solutions to specific
problems, and to interpret the solutions physically and communicate them
efficiently,
• are able to broaden their knowledge and competence in this field of
theoretical physics on their own by a systematical study of the literature.
Module parts and • Lecture on “General Relativity” (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise with homework (2 hours/week)

Prerequisites
Necessary and • content of PTP1, PTP2, PTP3, PTP4
useful knowledge • announced by lecturer
Specialities exercises with homework.
Usability
Form of testing and usually a 2-3 hours written examination
examination

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Term Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MKTP4 Course title: Quantum Field Theory (QFT1)

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 8

Workload 240 h

Contents • Quantizing covariant field equations

• Interacting fields, S-matrix, LSZ
• Invariant Perturbation Theory
• Feynman rules, cross sections
• Path integral formulation of QFT
• Renormalization of scalar theories
• Lorentz group
• Dirac equation
• Feynman rules
• Path integral of fermions
Objectives After completing the course the students
• have a thorough knowledge and understanding of relativistic field
equations and the theory of free quantum fields,
• will be able to use Feynman rules to calculate on the tree level scattering
amplitudes and cross sections for Φ4-theory and for simple reactions in
QED,
• have acquired the necessary mathematical knowledge and competence for
an in-depth understanding of this research field,
• have advanced competence in the fields of theoretical physics covered by
this course, i.e. the ability to analyze physical phenomena using the acquired
concepts and techniques, to formulate models and find solutions to specific
problems, and to interpret the solutions physically and communicate them
efficiently,
• are able to broaden their knowledge and competence in this field of
theoretical physics on their own by a systematical study of the literature.
Module parts and • Lecture on “Quantum Field Theory 1” (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise with homework (2 hours/week)

Necessary and • content of PEP3, PTP4, MKTP1

useful knowledge • announced by lecturer
Specialities exercises with homework.
Usability

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Form of testing and usually a 2-3 hours written examination

examination

Term Winter semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MKTP5 Course title: Cosmology

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 8
Workload 240 h

Contents • Homogeneous and isotropic cosmology: Friedmann-Lemaître

models; characteristic scales and horizons; geometry, redshift and
dynamics; parameters, distance measures and age of the Universe,
dark energy models, alternative gravitational theories;
• Thermal history: adiabatic evolution; non-relativistic and relativistic
gases; photon and neutrino backgrounds, relics, phase transitions,
thermodynamic equilibrium and freeze-out, baryogenesis,
nucleosynthesis;
• Cosmological inflation: problems of FLRW-models, solution by
inflation, slow-roll conditions; single-field inflation; creation of
structures, scalar and tensor perturbations, spectrum, non-
Gaussianities, gauge choice;
• Dark matter: arguments for dark matter, relation to particle
physics, dark matter candidates;
• Cosmic microwave background: theory of temperature and
polarisation fluctuations, typical amplitudes and scales; secondary
anisotropies; observations and conclusions, gravitational waves;
• Statistics of large-scale structures: Gaussian random fields,
correlation functions, power spectra and polyspectra, their
estimation and cosmic variance; projections and Limber's equation,
deviations from Gaussianity, perturbation theory and structure
formation, influence of baryons and Jeans’ criterion; approaches to
non-linearity, velocity fields;
• Bound structures: spherical-collapse model, halo statistics; internal
structure of haloes, galaxy clusters and galaxies, cosmological
surveys;
• Gravitational lensing: weak and strong gravitational lensing; lensing
of individual objects and time delays, correlation functions and
measurements; weak lensing of the CMB;
Objectives In this course, students gain a firm understanding of the theoretical
concepts of cosmology, together with their assumptions and limitations.
Upon completion of the lecture they are able to apply this knowledge to a
wide range of different areas of modern astrophysics and can solve complex
problems in this field. They understand the links between different areas of
theoretical physics, in particular in view of common techniques and
methods.
Module parts and • Lecture on Cosmology (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise with homework (2 hours/week)

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Necessary and Necessary/useful Knowledge: Content of PTP1, PTP2, PTP3, PTP4, WPAstro
useful knowledge and General Relativity
Specialities exercises with homework
Usability
Form of testing and usually a 2-3 hours written examination
examination
Term Winter semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MKEP1 Course title: Particle Physics

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 8

Workload 240 h

Contents The focus of the lecture are the experimental tests of the building blocks of
matter and their fundamental interactions:
• Test of QED in electron-positron annihilation
• Probing the structure of the nucleon
• Strong interaction
• Weak interaction: charged and neutral currents
• Electro-weak unification: The Standard Model
• Flavour oscillations and CP violation
• Physics beyond the Standard Model
• Particle physics and cosmology
Objectives After completing this course students
• have acquired basic knowledge about the building blocks of matter, the
fundamental interactions and open questions in particle physics,
• can describe experimental methods to probe the structure of matter and
analyse experimental data,
• are able to perform simple calculations to describe particle interactions.
Module parts and • Introductory Lecture on Experimental Particle Physics (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercises with homework (2 hours/week)

Necessary and • content of PEP4, PEP5, PTP4

useful knowledge • announced by lecturer
Specialities exercises with homework.
Usability
Form of testing and usually a 2-3 hours written examination
examination

Term Winter semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MKEP2 Course title: Condensed Matter Physics

Type Lecture with exercises, seminar
Language English
Credit points 8

Workload 240 h

Contents • Structure of solids in real and reciprocal space

• Lattice dynamics and phonon band structure
• Thermal properties of insulators
• Electronic properties of metals and semiconductors: band structure and
transport
• Optical properties from microwaves to UV
• Magnetism
• Superconductivity
• Defects, surfaces, disorder
(each chapter includes experimental basics)
Objectives After completing the course the students
• have gained a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of condensed
matter physics and can apply concepts of many-particle quantum mechanics
to pose and solve relevant problems.
• will be able to describe the priciples of formation of solids and can probose
appropriate experimental methods to study structural properties. They are
familiar with and can apply the concept of reciprocal space.
• they can apply fundamental electronic models to explain and predict
properties of crystalline materials as metals, semiconductors, and insulators.
• they can ascribe optical, magnetic properties of matter to electronic and
structure degrees of freedom.
• they can describe and theoretically explain fundamental propterties of
superconductivity
• they are able to choose appropriate experimental methods for probing
structural, optical, magnetic, and electronic properties of condensed matter
and can analyse the experimental results.
Module parts and • Lecture on Condensed Matter Physics (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise with homework (2 hours/week)

Necessary and • content of PEP1-PEP5

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer
Specialities exercises with homework.
Usability
Form of testing and usually a 2-3 hours written examination.
examination
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Term Winter semester/Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MKEP3 Course title: Advanced Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 8

Workload 240 h

Contents • Review of basic quantum mechanics

• Dirac equation and relativistic corrections
• Quantization of the electromagnetic field and consequences
• Many-electron atoms
• Molecular structure
• Interaction with electromagnetic fields
• Time-dependent processes
• Scattering and collisions
• Quantum statistics and quantum gases
• AMO Physics in Heidelberg (with laboratory visits)
Objectives After completing this course the students will be able to
• describe the experimental and theoretical concepts of modern atomic,
molecular and optical physics,
• analyse standard experimental approaches of modern atomic, molecular
and optical physics,
• design simple experimental set-ups in modern atomic, molecular and
optical physics,
• apply the theoretical methods to simple practical examples.
Module parts and • Lecture (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise with homework (2 hours/week)

Necessary and PEP1-PEP5, PTP1-PTP4

useful knowledge
Specialities Exercises with homework.
Usability
Form of testing and Written examination (2 hours).
examination

Term Winter semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MKEP4 Course title: Environmental Physics

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 8

Workload 240 h

Contents • Molecular basis of transport processes Einstein’s approach to Brownian,

Fokker-Planck transport of scalar and vectorial quantities, macroscopic
properties
• Fluid dynamics conservation laws (mass, momentum, angular momentum,
energy), dimensionless numbers, approximations, turbulence
• Modelling concepts models, ODE- and PDE-formulations, finite automata,
fundamentals of numerical solutions
• Fundamentals of reaction kinetics mass action law, reaction dynamics,
chemical systems
• System Earth and its workings compartments (atmosphere, oceans, land,
cryosphere), fluxes and cycles (energy, water, carbon), the climate machine
Objectives Students achieve a fundamental understanding of the key physical processes
and interactions in the Earth surface system and its compartments, as well
as of the human impact on these systems and the related societal
implications. They are able to solve basic problems of environmental physics
and interpret the results in the context of fundamental questions regarding
the physics of the earth surface environments and the methodologies to
observe and study those.
Module parts and • Lecture on “Environmental Physics” (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise with homework (2 hours/week)

Necessary and • content of PEP1-PEP3

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer
Specialities exercises with homework.
Usability
Form of testing and usually a 2-3 hours written examination
examination

Term Winter semester/Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MKEP5 Course title: Astronomical Techniques

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 8

Workload 240 h

Contents • Optical telescopes: optics and characteristic parameters, telescope types,

diffraction, resolution, aberrations and corrections, applications
• Optical detectors: detector types, semiconductors and CCDs, quantum
efficiency, readout, noise sources, multi-chip cameras, applications
• Imaging: techniques, photometry, data reduction and characterisation,
signal-to-noise
• Atmospheric effects and corrections: extinction, turbulence, seeing, active
and adaptive optics, laser guide stars, applications
• Spectroscopy: types of spectrographs and spectrometers, dispersive
elements, integral field units, data reduction and characterisation,
applications
• Infrared astronomy: detectors and techniques, sources, applications
• Radio astronomy: detectors and instrumentation, synthesis techniques,
types of radiation and sources, applications
• Astronomical interferometry: wavelength regimes, instrumentation,
applications
• X-ray and gamma-ray astronomy: detectors and instrumentation, types of
radiation and sources, applications
• Astroparticle physics: neutrino and Cherenkov detectors, sources and
acceleration mechanisms of neutrinos and cosmic rays, applications
• Gravitational-wave astronomy: detection, sources, applications.
• In-situ exploration and remote sensing.
Objectives After completing this course, the students have firm insight into the
concepts, technologies, and the underlying physical principles and
limitations of modern observational techniques along with scientific
applications. They have knowledge of basic detector designs for different
types of radiation and particles. They understand the environmental
influence on astronomical observations. They are able to select and judge
the adequate observational technique for studying an astronomical object of
interest.
Module parts and • Lecture on “Astronomical Techniques” (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercises with homework (2 hours / week)

Necessary and • prerequisites: knowledge of the introductory astronomy lectures

useful knowledge (MVAstro0 or WPAstro); basic knowledge of electromagnetic radiation
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Specialities Credit points can be acquired either for MVAstro1 or for MKEP5, but not for
both modules. The Laboratory Course Astrophysics is recommended as
complementary to the MKEP5 module.
Usability
Form of testing and usually a 2-3 hours written examination
examination

Term Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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3. Specialization courses in physics

The specialization part of the master programme in physics comprises the mandatory Advanced
Seminar (MVSem) with 6 CP and the mandatory Specialization Module (MVMod). The latter
combines sub-modules (lectures and tutorials) totalling between 12 and 16 CP, and is completed by
an oral examination with 6 CP. The sub-modules of the Specialization module should be selected
from a single specialization field in physics. They may be chosen from the courses listed in this
Section, but may also be selected from the list of core courses given in Section 2. The latter is only
possible in case that the selected courses are not used to fulfil the core physics requirement of
Section 2 and that the courses were not used to fulfil the bachelor requirements.

Note that the modules listed here can also be selected as courses for the Options discussed in
Section 4.

While master students are free to make their course choices as they wish, the Department of Physics
and Astronomy does recommend that students choose in accordance with the suggested model
study plans. These are intended to enable students to construct a coherent and sensible plan for
their studies.

In what follows in this Section, the courses are listed according to their respective research fields.
Courses that are offered by the Department on a regular basis have been assigned a module code,
such as MVAstro1, and are listed in tables at the beginning of each research field description. Note,
however, that not all modules will be offered on a regular basis. In particular, the specialization
courses, seminars and journal clubs may vary from semester to semester and field to field. Modules
offered on an irregular basis are thus summarized in Table 3 and are assigned unspecific, generic
module codes, MVMod, MVSem, MVSpec, MVRS and MVJC. The topics that may be offered are listed
in the specific paragraphs devoted to these fields; the Department of Physics and Astronomy does
guarantee that in every semester a sufficient number of specialization courses, seminars and journal
clubs will be offered. Specific details can be found in the departmental course listing that is made
available each semester. The number of credit points assigned to specialization courses (MVSpec)
can be seen in tables named “specialised lectures and seminars” found at the beginning of each
research field section.

Table 3: Specialization courses, seminars and journal clubs

Module
Module LP/CP Term
code
MVSem Mandatory Advanced Seminar 6 WiSe/SuSe
Specialization module: 18 - 22 WiSe/SuSe
MVMod Specialization courses (12 - 16 CP)
Oral examination (6 CP)
MVSpec Advanced Lecture on Special topic 2-8 WiSe/SuSe
MVRS Research Seminar on special topic (optional) 2 WiSe/SuSe
MVJC Journal Club 2 WiSe/SuSe
MProj Project Practical 4-12 WiSe/SuSe

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Code: MVSem Course title: Mandatory Advanced Seminar

Type Mandatory Seminar
Language English
Credit points 6

Workload 180 h

Contents • Preparation and presentation of an advanced topic in experimental or

theoretical physics or another physics related area; during the seminar
about 12 talks on a specific research field are given and actively discussed by
all course participants.
• Beside the oral presentation of the research topic also is write-up of the
presented talk is required.
Objectives After completion of this module, the student can describe the intentions and
difficulties of modern research in physics or another physics related area.
The student can handle modern literature and can extract information from
present-day physics publications.
Module parts and • Advanced Seminar (mandatory)
teachings methods

Prerequisites
Necessary and • general knowledge about the research field discussed.
useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer

Specialities -
Usability
Form of testing and presentation and write-up as well as participation in discussions.
examination

Term Winter semester/Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVMod Course title: Specialization Module

Type Lectures and tutorials
Language English
Credit points 18 - 22

Workload 540-660 h

Contents Special topics on a particular research area. The exact modules can be
chosen freely among the lecture courses marked by “MV*” in the course
booklet by the student. It is recommended to follow the selection of the
corresponding model study plan. If a student has successfully passed more
than two core modules (marked my “MK*” in the course booklet), those
core modules that will not be credited to the core section of the study plan
may be chosen as well.
Objectives After completion of the Specialization Module, the student has gained
advanced knowledge about a specific research field. The student also is able
to understand the content of the individual modules in a larger context, and
he or she is able to transfer some of this knowledge to other fields of
physics.
Module parts and • Several modules from a single specialization field selected by the student
teachings methods and totalling between 12 and 16 CP. The courses can be selected from the
list of specialization courses in Section 3. Core physics courses are also
eligible, if they have not already been credited to the core section.
Necessary and • general knowledge about the research field discussed
useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer
Specialities -
Usability
Form of testing and The single sub-modules have to be passed individually. The complete
examination module is graded by the oral examination after all sub-modules have been
passed.
Term Winter semester/Summer semester

Duration 2 semester

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Code: MVSpec Course title: Advanced Lecture on Special Topic

Type Lecture
Language English
Credit points 2-8

Workload 60 - 240 h

Contents Special topics on a particular research area

Objectives The student has gained advanced knowledge about a specific research field.

Module parts and Advanced Lecture on Special Topic

teachings methods

Necessary and • general knowledge about the research field discussed.

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer
Specialities
Usability
Form of testing and defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Winter semester/Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVRS Course title: Research Seminar (optional)

Type Seminar
Language English
Credit points 2

Workload 60 h

Contents Preparation and presentation of an advanced topic in experimental or

theoretical physics or another physics related area; during the seminar
about 12 talks on a specific research field are given and actively discussed by
all course participants.
Objectives The student has gained a deeper understanding of the intentions and
difficulties of modern research in physics or another physics related area.
The student is able to pose intentions and difficulties of modern research in
physics or another physics related area. He or she has learned how to handle
modern literature and how to extract information from present-day physics
publications.
Module parts and Advanced Seminar
teachings methods

Prerequisites
Necessary and • general knowledge about the research field discussed
useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer
Specialities -
Usability
Form of testing and presentations and participation in discussions.
examination

Term Winter semester/Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVJC Course title: Journal Club

Type Seminar
Language English
Credit points 2

Workload 60 h

Contents • Joint reading of current publications on a specific research area in physics

or another physics related area. Papers are introduced by participants of the
course who also lead the discussion
• Short introductory lectures on the different topics discussed may be given
by the lecturer(s) of the course.
Objectives The student has achieved a deeper understanding of the intentions and
difficulties of modern research in physics or another physics related area,
and has trained how to handle modern literature and how to extract
information from present-day physics publications.
Module parts and Journal Club
teachings methods

Necessary and • general knowledge about the research field discussed.

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer

Specialities
Usability
Form of testing and presentation and participation in discussions.
examination

Term Winter semester/Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MProj Course title: Project Practical

Type Practice Course
Language English
Credit points 4 - 12

Workload 120 h - 360 h

Contents • Project work on a limited topic or collaboration in ongoing research.

• The student will collaborate with members of a research group and pursue
a well-defined project, which can include literature research, experimental
work, or theoretical studies.
Objectives After completion of this module
• the student become exposed to scientific conduct,
• he or she has become acquainted with a current research topic,
• he or she has acquired technical skills that will be useful for the later
research phase.

Module parts and • Project practical in a research group. Upon request also internships in non-
teachings methods university research institutions or in industry are possible, if supervised by a
faculty member.
• The duration of a project can be chosen freely. The contact time is
approximat
Necessary and • general knowledge about the research field discussed.
useful knowledge • to be announced by practical supervisor

Specialities The student can pursue up to three independent research projects with a
minimum of 4 CP each and a maximum of 12 CP for all projects together.
Usability
Form of testing and defined by lecturer before beginning of practical, no grades will be given
examination

Term Winter semester/Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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3.1 Astronomy and Astrophysics

Table 3.1.1: Specialization Astronomy and Astrophysics

Module code Module LP/CP Term
MVAstro0 Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics 8 WiSe
MVAstro1 Astronomical Techniques (compact) 6 WiSe
MVAstro2 Stellar Astronomy and Astrophysics 6 SuSe
MVAstro3 Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy 6 SuSe
MVAstro4 Cosmology (compact) 4 SuSe

Table 3.1.2: Specialised lectures and seminars

[The lectures and seminars listed here will be offered on an irregular basis]

Module code Module LP/CP Term

MVSpec Laboratory Course Astrophysics I 2 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Laboratory Course Astrophysics II 2 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Observing the Big Bang 3 WiSe
MVSem Advanced Seminar on Astronomy or Astrophysics 6 WiSe/SuSe
Research Seminar on Special Topics of Astronomy or
MVRS 2 WiSe/SuSe
Astrophysics
MVJC Journal Club on Astronomy or Astrophysics 2 WiSe/SuSe

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Table 3.1.3 MSc Model study plan “Astronomy/Astrophysics”

[Beginning: winter semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Core courses Specialization
Theoretical Astrophysics Astronomical Techniques (15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research (8 CP MKTP2) (8 CP MKEP5) Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
modules Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced Seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 14 CP + 6 P = 20 CP

Specialization
Stellar Astronomy and
Cosmology (8 CP MKTP5)
Astrophysics (6CP MVAstro2)

Oral examination 6 CP
Galactic and Extragalactic
Astronomy
(6CP MVAstro3)
Options
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

Table 3.1.4 MSc Model study plan “Astronomy/Astrophysics”

[Beginning: summer semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Core courses Theoretical Astrophysics
Specialization
Astronomical Techniques (15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research (8 CP MKEP5)
(8 CP MKTP2)
Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
modules Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced Seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 14 CP + 6 P = 20 CP

Specialization Cosmology
(8 CP MKTP5)
Stellar Astronomy and
Astrophysics (6CP MVAstro2)

Oral examination 6 CP

Galactic and Extragalactic

Astronomy
(6CPMVAstro3)
Options
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

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Table 3.1.5 MSc Model study plan “Cosmology”

[Beginning: winter semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Core courses Specialization
Cosmology General Relativity (15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research (8 CP MKTP5) (8CP MKTP3) Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
modules Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced Seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 14 CP + 6 P = 20 CP

Specialization Galactic and Extragalactic

Theoretical Astrophysics Astronomy

(8 CP MKTP2) (6 CP MVAstro3)

Oral examination 6 CP
Stellar Astronomy and
Quantum Field Theory
Astrophysics
(8 CP MKTP4)
(6 CP MVAstro2)
Options
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

Table 3.1.6 MSc Model study plan “Cosmology”

[Beginning: summer semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Core courses General Relativity Cosmology Specialization
(15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research (8CP MKTP3) (8 CP MKTP5)
Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
modules Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced Seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 14 CP + 6 P = 20 CP

Specialization Galactic and Extragalactic Theoretical Astrophysics

Astronomy
 (8 CP MKTP2)
(6 CP MVAstro3)

Oral examination 6 CP
Stellar Astronomy and
Quantum Field Theory
Astrophysics
(8 CP MKTP4)
(6 CP MVAstro2)
Options
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

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Code: MVAstro0 Course title: Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 8

Workload 240 h

Contents Lecture Introduction to "Astronomy and Astrophysics"

• Astronomical basics: astronomical observations, methods and instruments;
orientation at the celestial sphere; fundamental terms of electromagnetic
radiation; distance determination, Earth-Moon system; terrestrial and gas
planets, small bodies; extra-solar-planets
• Inner structure of stars: state variables, stellar atmospheres and line
spectra; Hertzsprung-Russell diagram; fundamental equations, energy
transfer and opacity; nuclear reaction rates and tunnelling; nuclear fusion
reactions
• Stellar evolution: Main sequence, giants and late phases; white dwarfs,
Chandrasekhar limit; supernovae, neutron stars, Pulsars and supernova
remnants; binaries and multiple systems; star clusters
• Interstellar medium: cold, warm, hot gas phases dust, cosmic rays,
magnetic fields; ionization and recombination, Stroemgren spheres; heating
and cooling; star formation, matter cycle, chemical enrichment
• Galaxies: Structure and properties of normal galaxies and the Milky Way;
scaling relations; integrated spectra, luminosity function; cosmological
evolution of star formation; Black Holes in galaxies, active galaxies and their
properties, unified models
• Galaxy clusters: optical properties and cluster gas; hydrostatic model;
scaling relations; number densities and evolution
• Gravitational lensing: Concepts, mass distribution in galaxies and galaxy
clusters; cosmological lensing effect
• Large scale distribution of galaxies and gas: Structure in the spatial galaxy
distribution; redshift effects; biasing; Lyman-α-forest; Gunn-Peterson effect
and cosmic reionization
• Cosmology: Friedmann-Lemaître models, cosmological standard model;
origin and evolution of structures; halos of Dark Matter; Formation of
galaxies
Objectives The students have gained basic knowledge and understanding of
astronomical objects, measuring units and methods, and the relevant
astrophysical processes. They have a firm grasp of the fundamental
interrelations of objects and processes on different scales. They are able to
reproduce the basic features of the modern world view including the
physical reasoning, and connect astronomical and astrophysical phenomena
to previously acquired knowledge in physics.
Module parts and • Lecture on Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics with Exercises (6
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Necessary and Necessary useful knowledge is basic knowledge in physics and mathematics,
useful knowledge especially mechanics, electromagnetic radiation, thermodynamics
Recommended literature will be announced by lecturer

Specialities block course, exercises with homework, equivalent to BSc-Module parts

WPAstro 1+2.
Usability
Form of testing and defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Winter semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVAstro1 Astronomical Techniques (Compact)

Type Lecture and laboratory course
Language English
Credit points 6

Workload 180 h

Contents Module Part 1: Lecture "Astronomical Techniques (Compact)" (4 CP)

• Signals, optics, atmosphere (3): types of measurable signals, flux,
geometrical optics, optical elements, Rayleigh criterion, atmospheric effects,
seeing, refraction, airmass, speckles and lucky imaging, optical aberrations
and their correction.
• Telescope design, mounts, observatory engineering (1): types of mounts,
telescope foci, applications, space telescopes, mirror designs, local climate
control, site selection criteria.
• Adaptive optics (1): Basics; isoplanatism, guide stars, wave front sensors;
applications.
• Detectors (2): solid-state crystals, types of semiconductors,
photoconductors, MOS capacitors, photomultipliers, photometers, detector
characterization, CCDs.
• CCD data processing, photometry, spectroscopy (4): Response function,
preprocessing, combining images, digital photometry, time series, surveys,
extinction, transformation to a standard system. Dispersing elements;
slitless, slit, fiber, & IFU spectroscopy, applications.
• Other wavelength regions (2): IR, radio, X-ray, and gamma ray detectors
and applications.
• Astroparticle telescopes, gravitational waves, in-situ exploration (2):
Cherenkov and neutrino detectors; gravitational waves; remote sensing, in-
situ exploration, examples.
Module Part 2: Astrophysical Laboratory Course II (2 CP)
By means of well-posed astrophysical problems on the following topics
advanced astronomical/astrophysical techniques concerning sampling, data
bases and statistical methods will be trained:
• Spectroscopic observations: observation, data reduction, astrophysical
interpretation
• optical design: construct a telescope, image errors, corrections for Hubble
space telescope;
• extrasolar planets: Discovering methods, properties and limitations, high
precision photomety;
• Galaxy evolution: Morphological types, statistical properties, biases,
quasar properties;
• Observational cosmology: standard candles, Cosmic microwave
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Objectives Upon completion of this course, the students have achieved firm insight into
concepts, technologies, and the underlying physical principles and
limitations of modern observational techniques along with scientific
applications. They have knowledge of basic detector designs for different
types of radiation and particles. They have gained practical experience in
taking, reducing, and interpreting observational data. They understand the
environmental influence on astronomical observations.
Module parts and • Lecture on Observational Methods (2 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercises (1 hour / week)
• Laboratory Course (1 week block course)

Necessary and • Knowledge of the introductory astronomy lectures “Introduction to

useful knowledge Astronomy and Astrophysics I and II” (WPAstro or MVAstro0).
• Recommended literature:
- Chromey: To Measure the Sky (CUP).
- Kitchin: Astrophysical Techniques (CRC Press).
Specialities Exercises; laboratory course (a 1 week block course). Credit points can only
be obtained for either MVAstro1 or for MKEP5, but not for both due to
topical overlap.
Usability
Form of testing and written exam at the end of the course.
examination

Term Winter semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVAstro2 Course title: Stellar Astronomy and Astrophysics

Type Lecture with exercises, seminar
Language English
Credit points 6

Workload 180 h

Contents - Module Part 1: Lecture “Stellar Astronomy and Astrophysics“ (4 CP)

• Structure and evolution of stars (5): Stellar structure equations, energy
transfer, stellar models; evolution of stars with different masses; stellar
pulsations; degenerated equation of state; evolution of binary systems; final
stages and supernovae
• Nuclear processes and element formation (3): Fusion processes, cross
sections and tunneling; neutrinos as tracers of nuclear fusion processes;
production of higher order elements, resonances; r- and s-process
• Stellar atmospheres (5): radiative transfer, grey atmosphere, local
thermodynamic equilibrium. Theory of line spectra; determination of stellar
parameters using spectral analysis; stellar winds
• Formation of stars and planets (2): Conditions for star formation, metals,
dust and molecular clouds; early phases of star formation, proto-stellar
discs; planet formation, extrasolar planets; enrichment with heavy elements
- Module Part 2: Seminar (2 CP)
• Presentations and discussions on actual topics in stellar astronomy and
astrophysics
Objectives After completing this course, the students have a firm grasp of the physical
processes determining the inner structure of stars, the observational
properties including radiative transfer in the atmosphere, and the
evolutionary states. They have a basic understanding of the star formation
process in the interstellar medium, and they are able to reproduce the
observational properties of stars in the Hertzsprung-Russell-Diagram.
Module parts and • Lecture on Stellar Astronomy and Astrophysics (2 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise (1 hour/week)
• Seminar on Special Topic in Stellar Astronomy and Astrophysics (2
hours/week)
Necessary and • content of WPAstro/MVAstro0, MKTP2
useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer
Specialities exercises with homework
Usability
Form of testing and defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Summer semester, sometimes the lecture part of this module is offered as
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Code: MVAstro3 Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy

Type Lecture with exercises, seminar
Language English
Credit points 6

Workload 180 h

Contents Module Part 1: Lecture “Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy” (4 CP)

• Galaxy types and classification, correlations with physical properties,
stellar populations, population synthesis, chemical evolution concepts and
models (2);
• Milky Way (3): halo, bulge / pseudo bulge, central black hole, thin and
thick disk, spiral structure, star clusters, star formation history and chemical
enrichment, formation scenarios (e.g., Eggen-Lynden-Bell-Sandage), multi-
phase interstellar medium, dust, Galactic fountain, satellites, substructure
problem, Local Group;
• Spiral and elliptical galaxies (4): Surface photometry, profiles, origin of
spiral structure, mass measurement methods, rotation / velocity dispersion,
Tully-Fisher / Faber-Jackson relation, fundamental plane, super massive
black holes, active galaxies;
• Groups and clusters (3): morphology-density relation etc., mass
measurements, gravitational lensing, luminosity functions, interactions;
intergalactic gas; dark matter;
• Growth of structure (3): Origin of matter and elements, large-scale-
structure formation, large-scale matter distribution, redshift surveys, weak
lensing, galaxy formation and evolution, red / blue sequence, downsizing,
scaling relations, Butcher-Oemler effect, cosmic star formation history,
Lyman alpha forest, high-redshift universe, reionization, problems in galaxy
formation.
Module Part 2: Seminar (2 CP)
• Presentations and discussions on selected topics in Galactic and
extragalactic astronomy
Objectives When successfully completing this course, the students are able to report on
the properties of the wide range of galaxy types, understand their origin and
evolution, and can elucidate the physical factors governing their evolution.
They understand the main physical processes that shape the appearance of
galaxies and galaxy clusters. They know about the connection between
cosmological structure formation and the populations of visible objects.
They have gained experience in applying dimensional and scaling arguments
to estimate the relative importance of different physical processes.
Module parts and • Lecture on “Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy” (2 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise (1 hour/week)
• Seminar on selected topics in “Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy” (2
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Necessary and • Necessary knowledge: content of WPAstro/MVAstro0, MKTP2

useful knowledge • Recommended literature: Sparke & Gallagher: “Galaxies in the Universe”
(CUP)
Specialities exercises with homework
Usability
Form of testing and defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Summer semester, sometimes lecture part is offered as block course

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVAstro4 Cosmology (compact)

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 4
Workload 120 h

Contents • Friedmann-Lemaître-cosmologies: cosmological redshift, parameter

set, effects of curvature and of the cosmological constant, Hubble
expansion and Cepheid-measurements
• Age of the Universe: age from the cosmological model, radiometric
dating and nuclear cosmochronology, age of the oldest cosmic
objects
• Distance-redshift relation of standard candles: distance-redshift
relations, calibration of supernovae, acceleration and dimming,
determination of densities and equations of state, evidence for dark
energy
• Abundance of chemical elements: thermal evolution, big bang
nucleosynthesis, other modes of nucleosynthesis (stellar, spallation,
explosive), reaction chains, element abundances
• Cosmic microwave background: formation of atoms, simplified
description of temperature anisotropies, measurement results and
conclusions from them (in particular spatial flatness), secondary
anisotropies
• Cosmic structures: linear growth, need for (nonbaryonic) dark
matter, large-scale distribution of galaxies, cosmic web
• Formation of galaxies: gravitational collapse, flat rotation curves
and virial equilibria, need for dark matter, abundance of haloes
• Gravitational lensing: gravitational light deflection, lens equation,
weak and strong lensing, measurements of lensing effects and their
inversion
Objectives In this course, students gain fundamental understanding of the
cosmological standard model and the cosmological evolution, including the
impact of the basic observations and the connection to the physical
framework. They gain a solid overview of the empirical basis of modern
cosmology.
Module parts and • Lecture on Cosmology (2 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise with homework (1 hours/week)

Necessary and • Necessary knowledge: content of WPAstro/MVAstro0, PTP-1, -2 and -3

useful knowledge • Literature: to be announced by lecturer
Specialities exercises with homework
Usability
Form of testing and defined by lecturer before beginning of course
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3.2 Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics

Table 3.2.1: Specialization Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics

Module code Module LP/CP Term
MVAMO1 Experimental Optics and Photonics 4 WiSe
MVAMO2 Advanced Quantum Theory 4 SuSe
MVAMO3 Experimental Methods in Atomic & Molecular Physics 4 SuSe

Table 3.2.2: Specialised lectures and seminars

[The lectures and seminars listed here will be offered on an irregular basis]

Module code Module LP/CP Term

MVSpec Quantum Gases 3 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Quantum Information 3 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Special Topics in Atomic and Molecular Physics 3 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Quantum Dynamics and Control 3 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Quantum Electrodynamics 3 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Precision Experiments in AMO Physics 3 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy 3 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Atom Light Interactions 3 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Theoretical Quantum Optics 3 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Laser Physics 3 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Atoms and Molecules in Strong Fields 3 WiSe/SuSe
Advanced Seminar on Modern Topics in Atomic,
MVSem 6 WiSe/SuSe
Molecular and Optical Physics

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Table 3.2.3 MSc Model study plan “Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics”
[Beginning: winter semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Advanced Atomic, Molecular
Specialization
and Optical Physics
Core courses (15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
(8 CP MKEP3)
& research modules Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
Theoretical Statistical Physics
Planning
(8 CP MKTP1)
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced Seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 12 CP + 6 P = 18 CP
Advanced Quantum Theory
Specialization (4 CP MVAMO2)
Experimental Optics and Experimental Methods in
Photonics Atomic, Molecular and optical
(4CP MVAMO1) Physics
(4 CP MVAMO3)
Oral examination 6 CP
Condensed Matter Physics
(8 CP MKEP2)
Options
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

Table 3.2.4 MSc Model study plan “Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics”
[Beginning: summer semester]
Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Advanced Atomic, Molecular
Specialization
and Optical Physics
Core courses (15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
(8 CP MKEP3)
& research modules Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
Theoretical Statistical Physics
Planning
(8 CP MKTP1)
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced Seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 12 CP + 6 P = 18 CP

Specialization Advanced Quantum Theory

(4 CP MVAMO2) Experimental Optics and
Experimental Methods in Photonics
Atomic, Molecular and optical (4CP MVAMO1)
Physics
(4 CP MVAMO3) Oral examination 6 CP
Condensed Matter Physics
(8 CP MKEP2)
Options
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

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Code: MVAMO1 Course title: Experimental Optics and Photonics

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 4

Workload 120 h

Contents • Ray optics

• Wave optics
• Beam optics, Gaussian optics
• Fourier optics
• Interference and coherence
• Photons and atoms
• Laser theory and lasertypes
• Ultra-short laser pulses
• Non-linear optics
• Modern applications
Objectives After completing this course the students will be able to
• describe the basic principles and experimental methods of optics and
photonics,
• analyse standard experimental approaches to optics and photonics,
• design experimental set-ups in optics and photonics,
• apply the methods to simple experimental examples.
Module parts and • Lecture (2 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise with homework (1 hours/week)

Necessary and PEP1-PEP4, PTP1-PTP4

useful knowledge
Specialities exercises with homework
Usability
Form of testing and To be defined by lecturer before beginning of course.
examination

Term Winter semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVAMO2 Course title: Advanced Quantum Theory

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 4

Workload 120 h

Contents Selection out of the topics:

• Quantum theory of matter (Schrödinger equation, bosons and fermions,
spin and statistics)
• Time-dependent quantum phenomena (scattering, atoms and molecules in
external fields)
• Theory of quantum states (system and environment, pure and mixed
states, density operator, entanglement, quantum information)
• Quantum theory of light and matter (quantized fields, interaction with
atoms, quantum optics)
• Open quantum systems (matter and radiation, decoherence, non-
equilibrium phenomena)
• Relativistic quantum theory (Dirac equation, relativistic light-matter
interaction)
Objectives After completing this course the students will be able to
• describe the fundamental concepts of quantum physics and the relevant
theoretical methods,
• analyse standard experimental approaches using the relevant theoretical
methods,
• solve problems in quantum physics and quantum optics,
• apply the relevant theoretical methods to model concrete physical
situations.
Module parts and • Lecture (2 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise (1 hours/week)

Necessary and PEP1-PEP4, PTP1-PTP4

useful knowledge
Specialities -
Usability
Form of testing and To be defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVAMO3 Course title: Experimental Methods in Atomic, Molecular and Optical
Physics
Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 4

Workload 120 h

Contents Selection out of the following topics:

• Atom-light interactions
• Spectroscopy and metrology
• Matter waves
• Cooling and trapping
• Mass measurements
• Single atoms and molecules
• Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics
• Quantum information
• Quantum gases
• Collisions
• Fento- and attosecond processes
Objectives After completing this course the students will be able to
• describe modern aspects of experimental research in atomic, molecular
and optical physics,
• analyse standard experimental approaches of atomic, molecular and
optical physics,
• design simple experimental set-ups in atomic, molecular and optical
physics,
• apply the methods to simple practical examples.
Module parts and • Lecture (2 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise (1 hours/week)

Necessary and PEP1-PEP4, PTP1-PTP4

useful knowledge
Specialities -
Usability
Form of testing and To be defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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3.3 Biophysics
Table 3.3.1: Specialization Biophysics
Module code Module LP/CP Term
MVBP1 Experimental Biophysics 6 WiSe
MVBP2 Theoretical Biophysics 6 SuSe

Table 3.3.2: Specialised lectures and seminars

[The lectures and seminars listed here will be offered on an irregular basis]

Module code Module LP/CP Term

MVSpec Optics in Biophysics 4 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Bio-photonics 2 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Astrobiophysics III 2 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Scientific Visualization 2 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Nonlinear Dynamics 2 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Stochastic Dynamics 2 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Radiation Biophysics 2 WiSe/SuSe
MVSem Advanced Seminar on Biophysics 6 WiSe/SuSe
MVRS Research Seminar on special topics of Biophysics 2 WiSe/SuSe
MVJC Journal Club on Biophysics 2 WiSe/SuSe

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Table 3.3.3 MSc Model study plan “Biophysics”

[Beginning: winter semester]
Study block
1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Specialization
Theoretical Statistical Physics Condensed Matter Physics
Core courses (15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
(8 CP MKTP1) (8 CP MKEP2)
& research modules Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced Seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 16 CP + 6 P = 22 CP
Theoretical Biophysics
Specialization Experimental Biophysics (6CP MVBP2)
(6CP MVBP1) Advanced Lecture on
Advanced Lecture on Special Topics
Special Topics (2 CP MVSpec)
(2 CP MVSpec)
Oral examination 6 CP
Advanced Atomic, Molecular
and Optical Physics
(8 CP MKEP3)
Physics of imaging1
Options
(4CP MWInf5)
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

Table 3.3.4 MSc Model study plan “Biophysics”

[Beginning: summer semester]
Study block
1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Specialization
Core courses Condensed Matter Physics Theoretical
(15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research (8 CP MKEP2) Statistical Physics
Methods and (30 CP MFA)
modules (8 CP MKTP1)
Project Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced Seminar
(6 CP MVSem)
MVMod: 16 CP + 6 P = 22 CP
Experimental
Biophysics
Theoretical Biophysics
Specialization (6CP MVBP1)
(6CP MVBP2)
Advanced Lecture
Advanced Lecture on
on
Special Topics
Special Topics
(2 CP MVSpec)
(2 CP MVSpec)
Oral examination
6 CP
Image Processing
(7 CP MWInf6)
Options Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills,
professional key competences and specific additional
technical competences.
Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

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Code: MVBP1 Course title: Experimental Biophysics

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 6

Workload 180 h

Contents • Methods of structural biology (X-Rays, EM, NMR, LM)

• Membranes and biological energy
• Measurement of neural activity
• Single Molecule Spectroscopy
• Imaging of living tissue
• Information in living tissue
• Chemo-mechanical coupling
• Catalysis
Objectives After successful finishing of the module
• the students will have advanced knowledge of concepts of experimental
biophysics,
• the students can assess and use current biophysical literature.
Module parts and • Lecture on “Introduction to Biophysics” (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise (2 hours/week)

Necessary and • content of PEP4, UKBio1, UKBio2

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer

Specialities exercises with homework

Usability
Form of testing and defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Winter semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVBP2 Course title: Theoretical Biophysics

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 6

Workload 180 h

Contents • Macromolecules
- General properties of macromolecules: Freely jointed chain, the Gaussian
chain model, elastic rod model, self avoiding chains, conformations and
energy landscapes, macromolecules in solution, macromolecules at a surface
- Intermolecular interactions and electrostatic screening
- Helix-Coil transition
- DNA melting -Polyelectrolytes: The Poisson-Boltzmann equation
- Proteins: Protein folding numerical approaches, folding as a spin glass
problem, protein-protein interactions
- Chromatin: Chromatin models, force-extension behaviour of folded
macromolecules
- Genes: Gene expression and genetic code
• Membranes
- Self–assembly of micelles
- Surface behaviour of lipids: differential geometry of surfaces, membrane
elasticity and bending energy, membrane fluctuations
- Structure of Lipids -Cell Membranes
• Transport
- Diffusion
- Polymer dynamics: Rouse Model, hydrodynamic interactions
• Networks
- Gels
- Metabolic Networks: Boolean networks, scale-free networks, robustness of
networks
• Molecular Motors
- Polymerization of cell filaments
- Brownian ratchet
- A basic model of a molecular motor
• Statistical Analysis
- Bayesian Analysis
- Monte Carlo Methods
- Hidden Markov Models
Objectives After successful finishing of the module
• the students will have advanced knowledge of theoretical biophysics,

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• the students will have practical experience with theoretical calculations of

bio-systems.

Module parts and • Lecture on “Theoretical Biophysics” (4 hours/week)

teachings methods • Exercise (2 hour/week)

Necessary and • basics of classical mechanics, electrodynamics and statistical mechanics

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer

Specialities exercises with homework

Usability
Form of testing and to be defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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3.4 Computational Physics

Table 3.4.1: Specialization Computational Physics

Module code Module LP/CP Term

MVComp1 Fundamentals of Simulation Methods 8 WiSe
MVComp2 Computational Statistics and Data Analysis 6 SuSe

Table 3.4.2: Specialization Computational Physics; Specialised lectures and seminars

[The lectures and seminars listed here will be offered on an irregular basis]

LP/CP
Module code Module Term
MVSpec Advanced Monte Carlo Methods 3 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Advanced Parallel Computing 4-6 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Computational Fluid Dynamics 4-6 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Computational Imaging 4-6 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Computational Optics 4-6 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec GPU programming 4 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Image Analysis 8 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Introduction to High-Performance Computing 4-6 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Inverse Problems 8 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Machine Learning 8 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Radiative Transfer 4 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Scientific Programming 4-6 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Volume Visualization 8 WiSe/SuSe
MVSem Computer Vision 6 WiSe/SuSe

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Table 3.4.3 MSc Model study plan “Computational Physics“

[Beginning: winter semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Core courses Theoretical Statistical Physics
Specialization
One core course MKEP* (15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research (8 CP MKTP1)
or MKTP* Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
modules Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced Seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 16CP + 6 P = 22 CP
Computational Statistics
Specialization Fundamentals of and Data Analysis
Simulation Methods (6 CP MVComp2)
(8 CP MVComp1) or
or MVSpec specialized lecture
MVSpec specialized lecture
Oral examination 6 CP

Advanced Lecture on Special

Topics (4CP MVSpec)
Options
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences.

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

Table 3.4.4 MSc Model study plan “Computational Physics“

[Beginning: summer semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Core courses Theoretical Statistical Physics
Specialization
One core course MKEP* (15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research or MKTP*
(8 CP MKTP1)
Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
modules Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced Seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 16CP + 6 P = 22 CP
Computational Statistics Fundamentals of
Specialization Simulation Methods
and Data Analysis
(6 CP MVComp2) (8 CP MVComp1)
or or
MVSpec specialized lecture MVSpec specialized lecture
Oral examination 6 CP

Advanced Lecture on Special

Topics
(4CP MVSpec)
Options
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences.

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

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Code: MVComp1 Course title: Fundamental of Simulation Methods

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 8

Workload 240 h

Contents • Basic concepts of numerical simulations, continuous and discrete

simulations
• Discretization of ordinary differential equations, integration schemes of
different order
• N-body problems, molecular dynamics, collisionless systems
• Discretization of partial differential equations
• Finite element and finite volume methods
• Lattice methods
• Adaptive mesh refinement and multi-grid methods
• Matrix solvers and FFT methods
• Monte Carlo methods, Markov chains, applications in statistical physics
Objectives After completion of this module, the students are endowed with the
capacity to identify and classify numerical problems. They have reached
active understanding of applicable numerical methods and algorithms. They
are able to solve basic physical problems with adequate numerical
techniques and to recognize the range of validity of numerical solutions.
Module parts and • Lecture on “Fundamentals of Simulation Methods” (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise with homework (2 hours/week)

Necessary and • not required but useful is prior knowledge in a programming language and
useful knowledge experience with plotting software
• will be announced by lecturer
Specialities exercises with homework
Usability
Form of testing and defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Winter semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVComp2 Course title: Computational Statistics and Data Analysis

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 6

Workload 180 h

Contents • Axioms of Probability Theory; random variables, important distributions

• Bayesian inference
• Linear regression, nonlinear regression
• Regularized regression to fit high-dimensional data
• Hypothesis testing: fundamental concepts
• Parametric and nonparametric tests
• Classification
• Cluster analysis
• Model selection
Objectives After completion of this module, the students understand fundamental
concepts of stochastics, and are able to relate them to concrete problems.
They understand and are alert of possible pitfalls such as overfitting,
multiple comparisons, or susceptibility to outliers. They know and are able
to apply basic countermeasures and they have access to more advanced
literature on the subject. Students are familiar with relevant high-level
languages and statistical programming libraries, and know how to apply
them to real-world data provided in the exercises.
Module parts and • Lecture on Computational Statistics and Data Analysis (2 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise (2 hour/week) with computational homework

Necessary and • Linear Algebra

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer
Specialities exercises with computational homework
Usability
Form of testing and to be defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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3.5 Condensed Matter Physics

Table 3.5.1: Specialization Condensed Matter Physics

Module code Module LP/CP Term
MVCMP1 Low Temperature Physics 8 WiSe/SuSe
MVCMP2 Surfaces and Nanostructures 6 WiSe
MVCMP3 Electronic Correlations and Magnetism 8 SuSe/WiSe

Table 3.5.2: Specialised lectures and seminars

(experimental condensed matter physics, organic electronics):
[The lectures and seminars listed here will be offered only on an irregular basis. This list may not be
complete; additional lectures will be offered by guests and junior lecturers. Teaching hours and CP
may vary, too.]
Code Module LP/CP Term

MVSpec Low Temperature Detectors 4 WiSe/SuSe

MVSpec Nanoscale Physics 4 WiSe/SuSe

MVSpec Optical Properties of Condensed Matter 3 SuSe

MVSpec Quantum Magnetism 4 WiSe/SuSe

MVSpec Quantum Fluids 4 WiSe/SuSe

MVSpec Superconductors 4 WiSe/SuSe

MVSpec Semiconductor Physics I and II 2/2 WiSe/SuSe

MVSpec Organic electronics 4 WiSe

MVSpec Organic semiconductors and molecular solids 4 SuSe

MVSem Advanced Seminar on Condensed Matter Physics 6 SuSe

Research Seminar on special topics of Condensed Matter

MVRS 2 WiSe/SuSe
Physics
Journal Club on Condensed Matter Physics (including
MVJC 2 WiSe/SuSe
organic condensed matter)

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Table 3.5.3 MSc Model study plan “Experimental Condensed Matter Physics“
[Beginning: winter semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Core courses Theoretical statistical Condensed matter physics
Specialization
(15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research physics (8 CP MKEP2)
Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
(8 CP MKTP1)
modules Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced Seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 14 CP + 6 P = 20 CP
Specialized lectures Experimental Methods in
in Condensed Matter Physics (6 Atomic and Molecular Physics
Specialization CP MVSpec) (4 CP MVAMO3)
or or
Low Temperature Physics Electron Correlations &
(8 CP MVCMP1) Magnetism (8 CP MVCMP3)
or
Surfaces and Nanostructures Oral examination 6 CP
(6 CP MVCMP2)
Molecular and Optical Physics
Journal Club or specialized
(8 CP MKEP3)
Lecture on Condensed
or
Matter Physics
Condensed Matter Theory
Options (8CP MVTheo2)
(2 CP MVJC or MVSpec)

Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key

competences and specific additional technical competences

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

Table 3.5.4 MSc Model study plan “Experimental Condensed Matter Physics“
[Beginning: summer semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Core courses Condensed Matter Physics
Specialization
Theoretical Statistical Physics (15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research (8 CP MKEP2)
(8 CP MKTP1) Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
modules Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced Seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 14 CP + 6 P = 20 CP
Electron Correlations & Low Temperature Physics
Specialization Magnetism (8 CP MVCMP3) (8CP MVCMP1)
or
Specialized lectures Surfaces & Nanostructures
on Condensed Matter Physics (6CP MVCMP2)
(4 CP MVSpec)
Oral examination 6 CP
Molecular and Optical Physics
Journal Club or specialized
(8 CP MKEP3)
Lecture on Condensed
or
Matter Physics
Condensed Matter Theory
Options (2 CP MVJC or MVSpec)
(8CP MVTheo2)
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences.

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

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Code: MVCMP1 Course title: Low Temperature Physics

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 8

Workload 240 h

Contents • Properties of quantum fluids: superfluid 3He and 4He, normal-fluid 3He,
• Properties of solids at low temperatures: specific heat, thermal transport,
electrical conductivity, magnetic properties, atomic tunnelling systems,
superconductivity
• cooling techniques, thermometry
Objectives After completing this module
• students have insight into fundamentals of quantum fluids and solids,
• they understand the theoretical and experimental basics of condensed
matter physics at low temperatures,
• they have detailed knowledge about modern experimental techniques to
obtain and measure low temperatures.
Module parts and • Lecture on “Low Temperature Physics” (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise (2 hour/week) and home works

Necessary and • content of PEP5 (necessary); PTP4, MKEP2 (useful)

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer

Specialities exercises with homework

Usability
Form of testing and defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Winter semester/Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVCMP2 Course title: Surfaces and Nanostructures

Type Lecture with exercises; visits to laboratory
Language English
Credit points 6

Workload 180 h

Contents • Structure, electronic and vibrational properties of surfaces

• Adsorbates, thin films, and nano-objects on surfaces
• Optical properties of surfaces, thin films, and nanoparticles
• Electronic dimension and quantum effects
Objectives Students understand the theoretical and experimental basics of the physics
of surfaces and nanostructures including important preparation issues. They
became acquainted with the current research and related applications.
Module parts and • Lecture on “Surfaces and Nanostructures” (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercises with homework (1 hour/week)
• 2 Visits to Laboratory

Necessary and • content of PEP4, PEP5, PTP4

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer
Specialities the lecture course includes 2 visits to the laboratory and weekly homework.
Usability
Form of testing and defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Winter semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVCMP3 Course title: Electronic Correlations and Magnetism

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 8

Workload 240 h

Contents • Magnetism and electronic properties of atoms and ions

• Electronic properties of solids, crystal field theory
• Magnetism in metals, micro- and nanomagnetism
• Hubbard model, Mott insulators
• Magnetism in insulators, magnetic interactions
• Collective phenomena: spin ordering and phase transitions
• Magnetoresistive Effects
• Quantum Magnets
• Magnetism and high-temperature superconductivity
Objectives Students have gained insight into fundamentals of magnetism and electron
correlations in solids. They have learned about the principles of advanced
experimental methods and their interpretation, and they understand the
basic concepts of electron correlation in solids and its implications. They can
apply this knowledge to understand and to assess modern research trends in
condensed matter physics.
Module parts and • Lecture on “Electronic Correlations and Magnetism” (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercises with homework (2 hours/week)

Necessary and • content of PEP5 (necessary); PTP4, MKEP2 (useful)

useful knowledge • will be announced on the course web page.
Specialities exercises with homework.
Usability
Form of testing and defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Winter semester/Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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3.6 Environmental Physics

Table 3.6.1: Specialization Environmental Physics

Module code Module LP/CP Term
MVEnv1 Atmospheric Physics 4 WiSe
MVEnv2 Physics of Terrestrial Systems 4 WiSe
MVEnv3 Physics of Aquatic Systems 4 SuSe
MVEnv4 Physics of Climate 4 SuSe
MVEnv5 Practical Environmental Physics 1-7 SuSe

Table 3.6.2: Specialization Environmental Physics

Specialised lectures and seminars [The lectures and seminars listed here will be offered on an
irregular basis]
Module code Module LP/CP Term
MVSpec Special Topics Environmental Physics 2 WiSe/SuSe
MVSem Advanced Seminar on Environmental Physics 6 WiSe/SuSe
Research Seminar on special topics of Environmental
MVRS 2 WiSe/SuSe
Physics
MVJC Journal Club on Environmental Physics 2 WiSe/SuSe

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Table 3.6.3 MSc Model study plan “Environmental Physics“

[Beginning: winter semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Theoretical Statistical Scientific
Core courses Physics Specialization
(8 CP MKTP1) (15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
Advanced Atomic, Molecular
modules and Optical Physics Planning
(8 CP MKEP3) (15 CP MFP)
Advanced seminar
(6 CP MVSem)
MVMod: 14 CP + 8 P = 22 CP

Specialization Physics of Aquatic Systems

Environmental Physics (4 CP MVEnv3)
(8 CP MKEP4) Physics of Climate
(4 CP MVEnv4)

Oral examination 6 CP
Specialized lectures
Practical Environmental
on Environmental Physics
Physics (7 CP MVEnv5)
(3 CP MVSpec)
Options
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

Table 3.6.4 MSc Model study plan “Environmental Physics “

[Beginning: summer semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Core courses Advanced Atomic, Molecular
Specialization
Condensed matter physics (15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research (8 CP MKEP2)
and Optical Physics
Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
(8 CP MKEP3)
modules Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 14 CP + 8 P = 22 CP

Specialization Atmospheric Physics

Environmental Physics (4 CP MVEnv1)
(8 CP MKEP4) Physics of Terrestrial Systems
(4 CP MVEnv2)

Oral examination 6 CP
Physics of Climate
(4 CP MVEnv4)
Practical Environmental Physics
Options (7 CP MVEnv5)
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

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Code: MVEnv1 Course title: Atmospheric Physics

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 4

Workload 120 h

Contents • Physics of the atmosphere (structure, composition, dynamics, global

circulation, radiation)
• Applications in atmospheric physics (e.g. micro-meteorology, trace gas
cycles, atmospheric chemistry, measurement techniques)
Objectives Students achieve an advanced understanding of the physical and chemical
processes in the atmosphere, the methods to study them, and their role in
the climate system. They are able to solve advanced problems and interpret
the results in the context of current questions in research and application.
They can assess and use current scientific literature to further develop their
knowledge base, enabling them to conduct independent master research
projects in atmospheric physics.
Module parts and • Lecture on “Atmospheric Physics“ (2 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise with homework (1 hour/week)

Necessary and • content of MKEP4

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer
Specialities exercises with homework.
Usability
Form of testing and 1-hour written exam
examination

Term Winter semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVEnv2 Course title: Physics of Terrestrial Systems

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 4

Workload 120 h

Contents • Fluids in porous media

• Groundwater flow
• Soil water flow
• Solute transport
Objectives Students achieve an advanced understanding of the physical processes in
terrestrial systems, the methods to study them, and their role in the Earth
system. They are able to solve advanced problems and interpret the results
in the context of current questions in research and application. They can
assess and use current scientific literature to further develop their
knowledge base, enabling them to conduct independent master research
projects in physics of terrestrial systems.
Module parts and • Lecture on “Soil Physics” (2 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise with homework (1 hour/week)

Necessary and • content of MKEP4

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer

Specialities exercises with homework.

Usability
Form of testing and 1-hour written exam
examination

Term Winter semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVEnv3 Course title: Physics of Aquatic Systems

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 4

Workload 120 h

Contents • Fundamentals of physical oceanography, limnology, and hydrogeology

• Heat and mass transfer between water and atmosphere
• Flow and transport in surface and ground water
• Tracer methods in the hydrological cycle
Objectives Students achieve an advanced understanding of the physical processes in
aquatic systems, the methods to study them, and their role in the climate
system. They are able to solve advanced problems and interpret the results
in the context of current questions in research and application. They can
assess and use current scientific literature to further develop their
knowledge base, enabling them to conduct independent master research
projects in physics of aquatic systems.
Module parts and • Lecture on “Physics of Aquatic Systems” (2 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise with homework (1 hour/week)

Necessary and • content of MKEP4

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer
Specialities exercises with homework.
Usability
Form of testing and 1-hour written exam
examination

Term Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVEnv4 Course title: Physics of Climate

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 4

Workload 120 h

Contents • The Sun and its variability (orbital and solar physics)
• Ocean and atmosphere and their recent changes
• Cyrosphere and water cycle
• Isotope tools
• Radiative transfer and climate
• Climate stability and run-away climatevariability
• The carbon cycle
• Climate sensitivity, heat capacity, response times
• Prediction of climate change
Objectives Students achieve an advanced understanding of the climate system and the
methods to study it, including its changes in the past and the modern human
impact on it. They are able to solve advanced problems and interpret the
results in the context of current research questions and societal implications.
They can competently and critically assess the public discourse on climate
change on the basis of the current scientific literature. They have developed
a knowledge base that enables them to conduct independent master
research projects in physics of climate.
Module parts and • Lecture on “Physics of the Climate System” (2 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise with homework (1 hour/week)

Necessary and • content of MKEP4

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer
Specialities exercises with homework.
Usability
Form of testing and 90 minutes written exam
examination

Term Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVEnv5 Course title: Practical Environmental Physics

Type Practical and laboratory course
Language English
Credit points 1-7

Workload 30-120 h

Contents The following topics are offered:

• Topic 1: Propagation of electromagnetic waves in soils: TDR and GPR
• Topic 2: Measurements of atmospheric photon path lengths by DOAS
• Topic 3: Analysis of lake stratification and lake - groundwater interaction
• Topic 4: Natural, (low level) radioisotopes as environmental tracers
• Topic 5: Imaging of short wind waves
• Topic 6: CRD (Cavity Ring Down) and CEA (Cavity Enhanced Absorption)
• Topic 7: The Paul cavity
Objectives By practical, research-oriented work the students acquire the necessary
experimental skills and technical understanding to conduct fieldwork and
apply the laboratory techniques of environmental physics. The experience
gained in this course enables them to assess and choose experimental
methods in order to independently tackle practical problems and develop
experimental strategies in their own research projects.
Module parts and Field- and laboratory studies on different topics of Environmental Physics
teachings methods (1LP/CP per topic; see below)

Necessary and • content of MKEP4

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer

Specialities experimental laboratory and field work

Usability
Form of testing and oral examination
examination

Term Winter semester/Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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3.7 Medical Physics

Table 3.7.1: Specialization Medical Physics

Module code Module LP/CP Term
MVMP1 Medical Physics 1 6 WiSe
MVMP2 Medical Physics 2 6 SuSe

Table 3.7.2: Specialization Medical Physics; Specialised lectures and seminars

[The lectures and seminars listed here will be offered on an irregular basis]

Module code Module LP/CP Term

MVSpec The Physics and Application of Hadron Therapy 2 WiSe
MVSpec Advanced Biological Models in Radio Therapy 2 WiSe/SuSe
MVSem Advanced Seminar on Medical Physics 6 WiSe/SuSe
MVRS Research Seminar on special topics of Medical Physics 2 WiSe/SuSe
MVJC Journal Club on Medical Physics 2 WiSe/SuSe

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Table 3.7.3 MSc Model study plan “Medical Physics“

[Beginning: winter semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Particle Physics Scientific
Core courses (8 CP MKEP1) Specialization
Advanced Atomic, Molecular (15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research and Optical Physics Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
modules (8 CP MKEP3) Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 12 CP + 6 P = 18 CP

Specialization Medical Physics II

Medical Physics I (6 CP MVMP2)
(6 CP MVMP1)

Oral examination 6 CP
Specialized lectures
on Medical Physics
Specialized lectures
(2 CP MVSpec)
on Medical Physics
Journal Club on Medical
(2 CP MVSpec)
Options Physics
(2 CP MVSpec)
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

Table 3.7.4 MSc Model study plan “Medical Physics “

[Beginning: summer semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Core courses Condensed matter physics Specialization
(8 CP MKEP2) (15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research Environmental Physics Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
modules (8 CP MKEP4) Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 12 CP + 6 P = 18CP

Specialization
Medical Physics II Medical Physics I
(6 CP MVMP2) (6 CP MVMP1)

Oral examination 6 CP
Specialized lectures
on Medical Physics
Specialized lectures
(2 CP MVSpec)
on Medical Physics
Journal Club on
(2 CP MVSpec)
Options Medical Physics
(2 CP MVSpec)
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

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Code: MVMP1 Course title: Medical Physics 1

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 6

Workload 180 h

Contents • Production of x-rays

• Basics of imaging physics, planar x-ray imaging
• Computer tomography (CT), technical developments, CT Radon
transformation and image reconstruction
• Basics of radiation therapy: radiation fields and dose, foundations of
radiobiology
• Dose calculation methods for photon and hadron beams
• Measurement of dose: detectors and concepts
• New concepts in radiation therapy: IMRT, Inverse planning, IGRT
Objectives After successful finishing of the module
• the students will have detailed knowledge of underlying physics and
biology of imaging with x-rays,
• the students will have gained a deep understanding of the underlying
physics of radiotherapy with high energy photon beams,
• the students will have obtained proticiency in the unterlying physics of
radiotherapy with hadron beams.
Module parts and • Lecture on “Basics of x-ray imaging and radiation therapy” (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise (2 hour/week)

Necessary and • basics on electromagnetic interactions and fourier transformations

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer
Specialities exercises with homework.
Usability
Form of testing and to be defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Winter semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVMP2 Course title: Medical Physics 2

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 6

Workload 180 h

Contents • Positron emission tomography (PET), production of β+–emitters,

measurement techniques, image reconstruction, consideration of applied
doses
• Sonography
• Introduction into major biochemical processes
• Modern high–resolution techniques for determination of molecular and
physiological parameters of cells and tissue
• Disposition kinetics, pharmacokinetic modelling
• Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), electron paramagnetic resonance
(EPR)
• High–resolution NMR spectroscopy
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): k–space sampling techniques, fast
MRI, functional MRI, spectroscopic imaging
• Detection of weak signals, hyperpolarisation
• Data analysis in diagnostic imaging, image reconstruction and
segmentation
Objectives After completing this module, the students will have a complete and
comprehensive overview of morphological and physiological imaging and
spin– and radioactive–tracer techniques. They understand the underlying
physical principles, and are able assess their biological application and
impact.
Module parts and • Lecture on “Medical Physics 2” (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise (2 hour/week)

Necessary and • detector physics, rf-electronics, image processing, basics of biochemistry.

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer
Specialities exercises with homework.
Usability
Form of testing and to be defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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3.8 Particle Physics

Table 3.8.1: Specialization Particle Physics

Module code Module LP/CP Term
MVHE1 Advanced Topics in Particle Physics 4 WiSe/SuSe
MVHE2 Physics of Particle Detectors 4 SuSe
MVHE3 Standard Model of Particle Physics 8 SuSe
Advanced Particle Physics Project at the Paul Scherrer
MVPSI Institut. 8 WiSe/SuSe
Module cannot be selected as a module for MVMod!

Table 3.8.2: Specialization Particle Physics; Specialised lectures and seminars

[The lectures and seminars listed here will be offered on an irregular basis]
Module code Module LP/CP Term
MVSpec Physics at the LHC 2 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec New Physics Beyond the Standard Model 2 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Statistical Methods in Particle Physics 4 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Accelerator Physics 4 WiSe
MVSem Advanced Seminar on Particle Physics 6 WiSe/SuSe
MVRS Research Seminar on special topics of Particle Physics 2 WiSe/SuSe
MVJC Journal Club on Particle Physics 2 WiSe/SuSe

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Table 3.8.3 MSc Model study plan “Particle Physics“

[Beginning: winter semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Core courses Particle Physics Specialization
(8 CP MKEP1) (15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research Theoretical Statistical Physics Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
modules (8 CP MKTP1)) Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 16 CP + 6 P = 22 CP

Specialization Physics of Particle Detectors

Advanced Topics in Particle
Physics (4 CP MVHE2)
(4 CP MVHE1)

Oral examination 6 CP

Quantum Field Theory

(8 CP MVTheo1)
Options
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

Table 3.8.4 MSc Model study plan “Particle Physics “

[Beginning: summer semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Core courses Specialization
Condensed Matter Physics Quantum Field Theory (15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research (8 CP MKEP2) (8 CP MVTP4) Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
modules Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 16 CP + 6 P = 22 CP

Specialization Standard Model in Particle

Physics Particle Physics
(8 CP MVHE3) (8 CP MKEP1)

Physics of Particle Detectors

(4 CP MVHE2) Oral examination 6 CP
Specialized Lecture on Particle
Journal Club on Particle Physics
Physics (2CP
2 CP MVJC)
MVSpec)
Options
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

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Code: MVHE1 Course title: Advanced Topics in Particle Physics

Type Lecture and Journal Club
Language English
Credit points 4

Workload 120 h

Contents Selected experimental research topics in particle physics. Possible topics are:
• Test of Quantum Electrodynamics
• Strong Interactions and Quantum Chromodynamics
• Nucleon Physics
• Electro-weak unification and symmetry breaking
• Flavor Physics and CP Violation
• Physics beyond the Standard Model
• Astroparticle physics
• Particle physics and cosmology
Objectives After completing this course students
• have deepened their knowledge and understanding of current research
topics in particle physics,
• have a profound understanding of the motivation and methods of modern
particle physics experiments,
• have enhanced their capabilities to understand scientific articles.
Module parts and • Introductory lecture to actual research field in particle physics (2
teachings methods hours/week)
• Journal Club where on the basis of recent publications details of a
particular research area are discussed (1 hour/week)

Necessary and • content of PEP5 (Bachelor), MKEP1 (Master)

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer

Specialities Journal Club to discuss actual research topics

Usability
Form of testing and to be defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Winter semester/Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVHE2 Course title: Physics of Particle Detectors

Type Lecture, tutorial and exercises
Language English
Credit points 4

Workload 120 h

Contents Focus of the lecture is the physics and the layout of detector components
used in modern particle physics experiments. Topics are
• Interaction of particles with matter
• Scintillators and ToF detectors
• Gas detectors
• Silicon detectors
• Calorimeters
• Detector for particle identification
• Large detector systems
Objectives After completion of the course the student has gained basic knowledge
about interactions of particles with matter, the physics of particle detectors,
their working principles, and their applications in experiments.
Module parts and • Introductory lecture into the physics and the technical realization of
teachings methods particle detectors (2 hours/week)
• Journal Club where on the basis of recent publications details of a
particular research area are discussed (1 hour/week)
Necessary and • content of PEP4, PEP5, PTP4
useful knowledge • announced by lecturer

Specialities exercises with homework.

Usability
Form of testing and defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVHE3 Course title: Standard Model of Particle Physics

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 8

Workload 240 h

Contents Theoretical and experimental foundations of the Standard Model (SM) of

particle physics on an advanced level. The lecture includes the main building
blocks of the Standard Model: QED, weak interactions, gauge symmetries,
electroweak symmetry breaking and Higgs mechanism, Flavor Physics, QCD.
The lectures are given by a theoretician and experimentalist.
Objectives Upon completion of this course the student has gained advanced knowledge
about the Standard Model of Particle Physics including its mathematical
framework based on relativistic quantum field theory, with emphasis on the
interplay of experimental results and theoretical developments. The student
can formulate the Standard Model and is capable to calculate particle
processes using perturbation theory.
Module parts and • Lecture on “Standard Model of Particle Physics” (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercises with homework (2 hours/week)

Necessary and • content of PEP5 (Bachelor) or MKEP1 (Master), PTP4 (Bachelor), MKTP1
useful knowledge (Master)
• to be announced by lecturer

Specialities exercises with homework.

Usability
Form of testing and to be defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVPSI Course title: Advanced Particle Physics Project at the Paul Scherrer Institut
Type Lecture and laboratory course
Language English
Credit points 8

Workload 240 h

Contents • Lectures about particle physics, detectors, electronics, data acquisition,

computing and data analysis
• Planning, preparation, construction and commissioning of a particle
physics experiment
• Operation and data taking
• Data Analysis and Interpretation of results

Objectives The student has gained theoretical understanding and practical experience
in performing a particle physics experiment using particle beams. This
includes the planning, construction, commissioning, operation, and data
analysis.
Module parts and • Introduction to the experiment with Lectures (block course)
teachings methods • Practical course (block course)

Necessary and • content of PEP5, Introductory Lecture on Experimental Particle Physics and
useful knowledge Physics of Particle Detectors (recommended).
• to be announced by lecturer.

Specialities Special Lectures and 'hands on' sessions. Limited number of participants.
Bachelor students may account for this module as WPProj. This modul
cannot be selected as MVMod module.
Usability
Form of testing and written final report
examination

Term Winter semester/Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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3.9 Theoretical Physics

Table 3.9.1: Specialization Theoretical Physics

Module code Module LP/CP Term
MVTheo1 Advanced Quantum Field Theory (QFT 2) 8 SuSe
MVTheo2 Condensed Matter Theory 8 WiSe

Table 3.9.2: Specialization Theoretical Physics; Specialised lectures and seminars

[The lectures and seminars listed here will be offered on an irregular basis]
Module code Module LP/CP Term
MVSpec String Theory 4-8 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Supersymmetry and Supergravity 4-8 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Gauge Theories, QCD 4-8 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Physics beyond the Standard Model 4-8 WiSe/SuSe
MVSpec Special Topics in Field Theory 4 WiSe/SuSe
MVSem Advanced Seminar on Theoretical Physics 6 WiSe/SuSe
MVRS Research Seminar on special topics of Theoretical Physics 2 WiSe/SuSe
MVJC Journal Club on Theoretical Physics 2 WiSe/SuSe

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Table 3.9.3 MSc Model study plan „Theoretical Physics (Particle Physics) “
[Beginning: winter semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Particle Physics
Core courses (8 CP MKEP1)
Specialization
(15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
Quantum Field Theory
modules (8CP MKTP4)
Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced Seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 16CP + 6 P = 22 CP
Advanced Quantum Field
Specialization Theory (8CP MVTheo1)

Standard Model of Particle

Physics (8CP MVHE3 )
Oral examination 6 CP

Advanced Lecture on Special

Topics (4CP MVSpec)
Options
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences.

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

Table 3.9.4 MSc Model study plan „Theoretical Physics (Condensed Matter) “
[Beginning: winter semester]
Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Core courses Condensed matter physics
Specialization
Theoretical Statistical Physics (15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research (8 CP MKTP1)
(8 CP MKEP2)
Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
modules Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced Seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 16CP + 6 P = 22 CP

Specialization Condensed Matter

Quantum Field Theory
(8CP MKTP4) Theory (8 CP MVTheo2)

Oral examination 6 CP

Advanced Lecture on Special

Topics (4CP MVSpec)
Options
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences.

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

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Table 3.9.5 MSc Model study plan „Theoretical Physics (String Theory) “
[Beginning: winter semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Particle Physics
Core courses (8 CP MKEP1)
Specialization
(15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
Quantum Field Theory
modules (8CP MKTP4)
Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced Seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 16CP + 6 P = 22 CP

Specialization Supersymmetry / Supergravity

String Theory (MVSpec)
(8 CP MVSpec)

Oral examination 6 CP

Advanced Quantum Field

Theory (8 CP MVTheo1)
Options
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences.

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

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Code: MVTheo1 Course title: Advanced Quantum Field Theory (QFT 2)

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 8

Workload 240 h

Contents • Effective action

• Symmetries and conservation laws
• Gauge theories: QED, QCD, QFT, quantized
• Feynman rules in Lorentz covariant gauges
• Renormalization in Gauge theories
• One-loop QED
• Spontaneous symmetry breaking and Higgs mechanism
• Renormalization groups, Wilson renormalization, lattice gauge theory
Objectives After completing the course the students
• have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the regularisation and
renormalisation programme in Φ4-theory, of renormalisation in QED and
non-abelian gauge theories (1-loop order), of the effective action and the
modern renormalisation group approach,
• have acquired the necessary mathematical knowledge and competence for
an in-depth understanding of this research field,
• have advanced competence in the fields of theoretical physics covered by
this course, i.e. the ability to analyze physical phenomena using the acquired
concepts and techniques, to formulate models and find solutions to specific
problems, and to interpret the solutions physically and communicate them
efficiently,
• are able to broaden their knowledge and competence in this field of
theoretical physics on their own by a systematical study of the literature.
Module parts and • Lecture on “Quantum Field Theory 2” (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise with homework (2 hours/week)

Necessary and • content of PEP3, PTP4, MVTheo1, MKTP1

useful knowledge • announced by lecturer

Specialities exercises with homework

Usability
Form of testing and defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MVTheo2 Course title: Condensed Matter Theory

Type Lecture with exercises
Language English
Credit points 8

Workload 240 h

Contents • Introductory materials: bosons, fermions and second quantisation

• Green‘s functions approach
• Exactly solvable problems: potential scattering, Luttinger liquids etc.
• Theory of quantum fluids, BCS theory of superconductivity
• Quantum impurity problems: Kondo effect, Anderson model,
renormalisation group
approach
Depending on the lecturer more weight will be given to solid state theories
or to soft matter.
Objectives After completing the course the students
• have a thorough knowledge and understanding, of the nowadays
‘traditional’ diagrammatic technique and the problems solved by this
technique, including Landau’s theory of quantum liquids and BCS theory of
superconductivity,
• of advanced non-perturbative approaches such as renormalization group
transformations, bosonisation and Bethe Ansatz and there application to
examples of quantum impurity problems such as potential scattering in
Luttinger liquids, inter-edge tunneling in fractional quantum Hall probes and
Kondo effect in metals and mesoscopic quantum dots,
• have acquired the necessary mathematical knowledge and competence for
an in-depth understanding of this research field,
• have advanced competence in the fields of theoretical physics covered by
this course, i.e. the ability to analyze physical phenomena using the acquired
concepts and techniques, to formulate models and find solutions to specific
problems, and to interpret the solutions physically and communicate them
efficiently,
• are able to broaden their knowledge and competence in this field of
theoretical physics on their own by a systematical study of the literature.
Module parts and • Lecture on Condensed Matter Theory (4 hours/week)
teachings methods • Exercise (2 hour/week)

Necessary and • content of PTP4, MKTP1, Complex Analysis

useful knowledge • to be announced by lecturer

Specialities exercises with homework

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Usability
Form of testing and to be defined by lecturer before beginning of course
examination

Term Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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4. Options
To complete their study programme of the first year and to acquire the minimum of 60 CP students
can select subjects from an adjacent subject area, or subjects from the field of „transferable skills“.
Modules from the core physics programme and from the specialization programme can also be
selected. In addition, modules offered by other departments can be chosen. These are subjects from
the fields of:

Biology
Chemistry
Geological Sciences
Computer Science
Physics of Imaging
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physiology
Economics

The objective of the options sector is to enable students to choose subjects in areas other than
physics, in order to be prepared to be able to perform cutting edge research in interdisciplinary fields
in which physics plays a major role or in applied physics. Subjects taken in this sector may as a rule
run over two semesters.

Other subjects not listed explicitly in this chapter may also be considered suitable for the options
sector of the master degree; in such cases, permission must be requested explicitly by applying to
the Master Examination Commission (MEC).

In addition to the above mentioned fields, modules can be chosen from the range of „transferable
skills“ on offer. It is recommended that students obtain 6 CP through successful completion of such
courses. In the field of „Transferable Skills“, one refers to subjects, which are essential for success in
today’s work market, both within and outside of the academic sector. These types of competencies
are divided into three categories, „personal key competences“, „professional key competences” as
well as „specific additional technical competences“. In the table below, some of the most commonly
chosen modules in the field of „Transferable Skills“ and Computer Science are listed. Those modules
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Table 4.1: Personal key competences

Module code Module LP/CP Term
UKTutor Special training for basis course tutors 6 SuSe/WiSe
UKPVD Course on teaching and learning (didactics) 1 SuSe/WiSe
UKPVP Course on teaching and learning (practical) 2 SuSe/WiSe

Table 4.2: Professional key competences

Module code Module LP/CP Term
UKBI1 Block course: Programming in C++ 1 SuSe/WiSe
UKBI2 Block course: Data analysis 1 SuSe/WiSe

Table 4.3: Specific additional technical competences

Module code Module LP/CP Term
General technical competences
UKNum Practical Course: Numerical Methods 3 WiSe
UKSta Practical Course: Statistical Methods 3 SuSe
Additional technical competences in mathematics
UKMath1 Higher course in analysis 8 WiSe
UKMath2 Introduction to numerical calculations 8 SuSe
UKMath3 Partial differential equations 8
Additional competences in scientific computation
UKWR1 Scientific computation 1 8 WiSe
UKWR2 Introduction to computer physics 6 SuSe
Additional competences in electronics
UKEL1 Electronics and electronic laboratory course 7 WiSe
UKEL2 Microelectronics and electronic laboratory course 7 WiSe
Additional competences in computer science
UKInf1 (IPR) Introduction to applied computation 7 WiSe
UKInf2 Introduction to technical computation 7 SuSe
UKInf3 Computer science laboratory 6 WiSe/SuSe
UKInf4 (IAD) Algorithms and data structures 7 SuSe
UKInf5 (IBN) Operating systems and networks 7 WiSe
UKInf6 (IDB) Introduction to databases 4 SuSe
UKInf7 (ISE) Introduction to software engineering 4 WiSe
UKInf8 (ITH) Introduction to theoretical computer science 7 SuSe
Additional competences in chemistry
UKChe General chemistry 12 SuSe/WiSe
Additional competences in biology
UKBio Fundamentals of cellular and molecular biology 8 WiSe
Additional competences in economics
UKPö1a Introduction to political economics 8 WiSe
UKPö1b Corporate Governance 8 WiSe
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UKPö2a Macro economics 8 SuSe

Additional competences in physiology
UKPhy 1 Introduction to physiology and medical biophysics 4 SuSe
Cellular and molecular foundations of medical 4 WiSe
UKPhy 2
biophysics

Table 4.4: Modules in Computer Science

Module code Module LP/CP Term
MWInf1 Parallel Computer Architectures 8 SuSe
MWInf2 Digital Circuit Technology 8 WiSe
MWInf3 Design of VLSI Circuits using VHDL 4 SuSe
MWInf4 Embedded Systems 4 WiSe
MWInf5 Physics of Imaging 4 WiSe

The detailed description of the modules mentioned in Table 4.4 can be found in the B.Sc. Applied
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5. Mandatory research phase modules

The one year research phase comprises the following mandatory modules:
Module code Module LP/CP Term
MFS Scientific Specialization 15 WiSe/SuSe
MFP Methods and Project Planning 15 WiSe/SuSe
MFA Master Thesis 30 WiSe/SuSe

The module Scientific “Specialization“ introduces to a specific research field and might
comprise specified lectures, seminars or journal clubs. The module “Methods and Project
Planning” prepares the specific research envisaged during the Master Thesis

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Code: MFS Course title: Scientific Specialization

Type Practice Course
Language English
Credit points 15

Workload 450 h

Contents • The content of the module is defined together with the supervisor and will
vary depending on the chosen research field in which the master thesis is
planned.
• In addition to the work within the research group may comprise specified
lectures, seminars or journal clubs as well as a substantial part of self-study.
Objectives Upon completion of this module, the student has obtained advanced
knowledge in the research field of the planned master thesis.

Module parts and • Preparation Course Master Thesis

teachings methods

Necessary and • Prerequisites: Successful termination of MVMod.

useful knowledge • In justified cases and on request, the examination of the module MVMod
can be passed in the course of the module MFS. The request has to be
approved by the Prüfungsausschuss.
Specialities Work within a research group under supervision of the group leader; to pass
this module, the student has to be part of a research group.
Usability

Form of testing and Oral report on the content of the module

examination
Term Winter semester/Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MFP Course title: Methods and Project Planning

Type Practice Course
Language English
Credit points 15

Workload 450 h

Contents • The content of the module is defined together with the supervisor and will
vary depending on the chosen research field in which the master thesis is
planned.
• In addition to the work within the research group may comprise specified
lectures, seminars or journal clubs as well as a substantial part of self-study.
Objectives Upon completion of this course, the student is well prepared for the master
thesis

Module parts and Work within a research group under supervision of the group leader; to pass
teachings methods this module, the student has to be part of a research group. Upon
completion of this course, the student is well prepared for the master thesis.

Necessary and • Prerequisites are MFS and advanced knowledge in research area in which
useful knowledge master thesis is planned.
• Recommended literature is suggested by supervisor.

Specialities Work within a research group under supervision of the group leader
Usability
Form of testing and Oral report on the content of the module
examination

Term Winter semester/Summer semester

Duration 1 semester

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Code: MFA Course title: Master Thesis

Type Practice Course
Language English
Credit points 30

Workload 900 h

Contents Research work on a specific physics topic.

Objectives After completing the master thesis, the student is familiar with scientific
research and well positioned to pursue a successful career as physicist in
academia or industry.
Module parts and • Master Thesis
teachings methods

Necessary and • Prerequisites are: MFS and MFP and advanced knowledge on the research
useful knowledge area of the master thesis
• Useful literature is suggested by supervisor.

Specialities work within a research group under supervision of the group leader.
Usability
Form of testing and written master thesis.
examination

Term Winter semester/Summer semester

Duration

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6. Model study plans

As a large fraction of the courses taken can be freely selected, there are many possible combinations
that may be considered in constructing the coursework sector of the master degree. Students should
inform themselves of the options at an early stage in planning their degree. The master degree in
physics can be extremely focused or set out with a wide education.

Examples for a wide general education in physics with focus on experimental physics are given in
Tables 6.1 and 6.2 (model study plans „Experimental Physics“). Detailed recommendations,
depending on the field of specialization and the beginning of the studies, winter or summer semester
respectively, are given in sections 3.1 to 3.9.

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Table 6.1 MSc Model study plan “Experimental Physics”

[Beginning: winter semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Core courses Condensed Matter Physics
Specialization
Particle Physics (15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research (8 CP MKEP1)
(8 CP MKEP2)
Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
modules Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced Seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 14 CP + 6 P = 20 CP

Specialization Advanced Atomic, Molecular

Advanced Lecture on and Optical Physics
Special Topics (8 CP MKEP3)
(6CP MVSpec)
Oral examination 6 CP

Theoretical Statistical Physics

(8 CP MKTP1)
Options
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences.

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

Table 6.2 MSc Model study plan “Experimental Physics”

[Beginning: summer semester]

Study block 1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester
Scientific
Core courses Specialization
Condensed Matter Physics Particle Physics (15 CP MFS) Master Thesis
& research (8 CP MKEP2) (8 CP MKEP1) Methods and Project (30 CP MFA)
modules Planning
(15 CP MFP)
Advanced Seminar
(6 CP MVSem)

MVMod: 14 CP + 6 P = 20 CP

Specialization Advanced Lecture on

Advanced Atomic, Molecular
and Optical Physics Special Topics
(8 CP MKEP3) (6 CP MVSpec)

Oral examination 6 CP

Theoretical Statistical Physics

(8 CP MKTP1)
Options
Interdisciplinary courses, transferable skills, professional key
competences and specific additional technical competences.

Total CPs min. 60 CP 30 CP 30 CP

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7. Classification

Module
code Meaning
M***** Masterlevel module
MK*** Masterlevel core module
MV****** Masterlevel specialisation module
MF* Masterlevel reserch phase module
MKTP# Masterlevel core module in theoretical physics
MKEP# Masterlevel core module in experimental physics
MVSem Masterlevel mandatory advanced seminar
MVMod Masterlevel specialization module
MVSpec Masterlevel advanced lecture on special topic
MVRS Masterlevel optional research seminar
MVJC Masterlevel journal club
MVProj Masterlevel project practical
MVPSI Masterlevel advanced particle physics project at the Paul Scherrer Institut
MVAstro# Masterlevel specialisation module in astronomy or astrophysics
MVAMO# Masterlevel specialisation module in atomic, molecular and optical physics
MVBP# Masterlevel specialisation module in biophysics
MVCMP# Masterlevel specialisation module in condensed matter physics
MVEnv# Masterlevel specialisation module in environmental physics
MVMP# Masterlevel specialisation module in medical physics
MVHE# Masterlevel specialisation module in Advanced Topics in Particle Physics
MVTheo# Masterlevel specialisation module in theoretical physics
MVComp# Masterlevel specialisation module in computational physics
MFS Scientific Specialization
MFP Methods and Project Planning
MFA Master Thesis

Module
code Course Titel Module type
MKTP1 Theoretical Statistical Physics Lecture with exercises
MKTP2 Theoretical Astrophysics Lecture with exercises
MKTP3 General Relativity Lecture with exercises
MKTP4 Quantum Field Theory (QFT1) Lecture with exercises
MKTP5 Cosmology Lecture with exercises
MKEP1 Particle Physics Lecture with exercises
MKEP2 Condensed Matter Physics Lecture with exercises, seminar
MKEP3 Advanced Atomic, Molecular and Optical
Physics Lecture with exercises
MKEP4 Environmental Physics Lecture with exercises

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MKEP5 Astronomical Techniques Lecture with exercises

MVSem Mandatory Advanced Seminar Mandatory Seminar
MVMod Specialization Module Lectures and tutorials
MVSpec Advanced Lecture on Special Topic Lecture
MVRS Research Seminar (optional) Seminar
MVJC Journal Club Seminar
MVProj Project Practical Practice Course
MVAstro0 Introduction to Astronomy and
Astrophysics Lecture with exercises
MVAstro1 Astronomical Techniques (Compact) Lecture and laboratory course
MVAstro2 Stellar Astronomy and Astrophysics Lecture with exercises, seminar
MVAstro3 Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy Lecture with exercises, seminar
MVAstro4 Cosmology (compact) Lecture with exercises
MVAMO1 Experimental Optics and Photonics Lecture with exercises
MVAMO2 Advanced Quantum Theory Lecture with exercises
MVAMO3 Experimental Methods in Atomic, Lecture with exercises
Molecular and Optical Physics
MVBP1 Experimental Biophysics Lecture with exercises
MVBP2 Theoretical Biophysics Lecture with exercises
MVCMP1 Low Temperature Physics Lecture with exercises
MVCMP2 Surfaces and Nanostructures Lecture with exercises; visits to
laboratory
MVCMP3 Electronic Correlations and Magnetism Lecture with exercises
MVEnv1 Atmospheric Physics Lecture with exercises
MVEnv2 Physics of Terrestrial Systems Lecture with exercises
MVEnv3 Physics of Aquatic Systems Lecture with exercises
MVEnv4 Physics of Climate Lecture with exercises
MVEnv5 Practical Environmental Physics Practical and laboratory course
MVMP1 Medical Physics 1 Lecture with exercises
MVMP2 Medical Physics 2 Lecture with exercises
MVHE1 Advanced Topics in Particle Physics Lecture and Journal Club
MVHE2 Physics of Particle Detectors Lecture, tutorial and exercises
MVHE3 Standard Model of Particle Physics Lecture with exercises
MVPSI Advanced Particle Physics Project at the Lecture and laboratory course
Paul Scherrer Institut
MVTheo1 Advanced Quantum Field Theory (QFT 2) Lecture with exercises
MVTheo2 Condensed Matter Theory Lecture with exercises
MVComp1 Fundamental of Simulation Methods Lecture with exercises
MVComp2 Computational Statistics and Data Lecture with exercises
Analysis
MFS Scientific Specialization Practice Course
MFP Methods and Project Planning Practice Course
MFA Master Thesis Practice Course

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